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Dronabinol similar in safety and efficacy as diphenhydramine for neuropathic pain relief
October 2018
Dronabinol similar in safety and efficacy as diphenhydramine for neuropathic pain relief
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of dronabinol on central neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: a pilot study
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Oct;89(10):840-8. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3181f1c4ecDid you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
9 patients with spinal cord injury and experiencing chronic neuropathic pain were randomly assigned to treatment with either dronabinol or diphenhydramine for 56 days, and then crossed over to the other medication for 56 days after a 7-day washout period. Patient-reported pain intensity and the incidence of side effects were assessed at the beginning and the end of each medication phase. The resul...
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