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Drugs Causing Peripheral Neuropathy – Medications List

October 18th, 2018 2:42 pm

Neuropathy is a common side effect of certain medications, especially those used to treat HIV/AIDS and those used in chemotherapy, to fight cancer.

In some people, these medications may cause nerve damage that results in a loss of sensation or movement in part of the body. Although uncomfortable and perhaps painful, this condition is not life threatening. Peripheral neuropathy will often go away if these drugs are changed or discontinued, or if the dose is reduced. It can take several months for peripheral neuropathy to completely heal after discontinuing these drugs, but the patient may start to feel better within a few weeks. In extreme cases, however, the nerve damage may be permanent.

Some of the drugs that may cause peripheral neuropathy include:

For a more extensive list click here.

(Not all symptoms and signs may be present.)

(Not all evaluation and tests may be necessary.)

(Not all treatments and therapies may be indicated.)

Therapies focus on treating the symptoms, including:

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Drugs Causing Peripheral Neuropathy - Medications List

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