Neuropathy Secondary to Drugs
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Treatment
Treatment is based on the symptoms and their severity.
Medications may be used to control painful neuropathy. However, the use of medications is usually discouraged unless absolutely necessary. Over-the-counter analgesics may be helpful for mild pain. Narcotic analgesics, such as codeine, may be needed to control severe pain. Antidepressant medications, or anticonvulsants (such as carbamazepine or phenytoin), may be helpful for some types of nerve pain.
The medication causing the neuropathy may be stopped, reduced in dose, or changed to another medication. (Any changes in medication should only occur as recommended by the health care provider).
Loss of sensation may require additional safety measures or other interventions to compensate for the loss of sensation.
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