title: Anti-epileptic drugs for pain #271.
abstract: TCAs, SNRIs, and the AEDs gabapentin and pregabalin are the best adjuvant analgesics for neuropathic pain. For patients who are intolerant to or who experience pain unresponsive to the above medications, one can consider therapy with carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, valproic acid, topiramate, or lacosamide. However, as these agents are associated with more side effects and lower rates of efficacy, expert consultation is strongly recommended.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
authors.forename: Seth
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hepner
authors.forename: René
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Claxton
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants