Pharmacologic Neuropathic Pain Management

Neuropathic pain is very common but finding efficacious and well tolerated treatment regimens can be a challenge. James Watson, M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic discusses how neuropathic pain adjuvants that are non-opioid based are underutilized. He shares tips for non-opioid pharmacologic management of neuropathic pain, how to optimize first line drug options, and secondary options for refractory cases.
00:00 Introduction
1:07 FDA approved medications
4:41 Tricyclic antidepressants, duloxetine, venlafaxine, and gabapentinoid agents
17:00 Lack of efficacy in first line agents
20:39 Managing expectations
23:35 Adding medications
25:52 Topical and injectable treatments
30:01 Naturopathic agents, sodium channel blockers, and compounded creams
33:32 NMDA antagonists, naltrexone, and cannabinoids
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[@recordationperioperativein5238]

Thank you, Dr. Watson for a well organized overview presentation!

[@aitog7sixnyne]

What an amazing knowledgeable person. For Lupus this is amazing knowledge

[@igajohndox5056]

Thanks doc

[@cookiew7507]

Very informative 👏

[@AbdulazizAsiry]

Thank you for amazing quality of your videos do you keep updating the procedures in your library

[@tapeinosG5011]

Thank you Dr. Watson "James" Great information...Do you or any of your colleagues have any other methods, meds or treatment options? My brother suffers with Neuropathic pain from a recent hip replacement that has forced him to put his entire life on hold. Thank You!

[@davincarbon7590]

Someone please help me I have nerve pain all over my body affecting my eyes sight my hearing etc. please can anyone help?