Topiramate (Topamax) use in treating neuropathic pain
WCB Evidence Based Practice Group
Record ID 32006000875
English
Authors' objectives:
This study reviews the use of topiramate (topamax) in treating neuropathic pain.
Authors' recommendations:
To date, there is no high level evidence to support the efficacy of Topiramate in treating neuropathic pain. There is low level anecdotal evidence that suggests this medication may be beneficial in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy and intercostal neuralgia. It is also worthwhile mentioning that, in general, there is very little information on this medication. With that in mind, and recognizing that you may see increasing requests for "approval" of this medication, we would suggest that you take some of the above into account, recognizing what little evidence there is, and also recognizing that there is really little information on this subject. Certainly, clinical judgement in each individual case would be required here.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.worksafebc.com/health_care_providers/related_information/evid ence_based_medicine/default.asp
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Fructose
- Neuroprotective Agents
- Pain
Contact
Organisation Name:
WorkSafeBC
Contact Address:
6591 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, V7C 1C6 Canada. Tel: 604-231-8417; Fax: 604-279-7698
Contact Name:
ebpg@worksafebc.com
Contact Email:
ebpg@worksafebc.com
Copyright:
WorkSafe BC
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