A 62-year-old woman with T2DM and neuropathic pain is considering duloxetine. What is an ADA-aligned nonopioid option for painful diabetic neuropathy?...

Question

A 62-year-old woman with T2DM and neuropathic pain is considering duloxetine. What is an ADA-aligned nonopioid option for painful diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Gabapentinoids or SNRIs such as duloxetine

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Opioids as first-line

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Tricyclic antidepressants are contraindicated

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Topical agents have no role

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Only cannabis-based treatments are recommended

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

A 62-year-old woman with T2DM and neuropathic pain is considering duloxetine. What is an ADA-aligned nonopioid option for painful diabetic neuropathy?