A 59-year-old with longstanding T2DM on metformin and gliclazide has HbA1c 59 mmol/mol and symptomatic peripheral neuropathy. Best add-on for neuropat...

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A 59-year-old with longstanding T2DM on metformin and gliclazide has HbA1c 59 mmol/mol and symptomatic peripheral neuropathy. Best add-on for neuropathic pain?

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Gabapentin or duloxetine

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Amitriptyline

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Tramadol long-term

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Topical capsaicin only

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Morphine modified-release

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Neuropathy (Pain)

A 59-year-old with longstanding T2DM on metformin and gliclazide has HbA1c 59 mmol/mol and symptomatic peripheral neuropathy. Best add-on for neuropathic pain?