Nerve Pain
17 drugs · 3 OTC · 14 Prescription
Medications for nerve pain, neuropathy, and nerve damage
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- You have severe weakness or numbness in your face, arm, or leg that makes it difficult to move or perform daily activities.
- You experience sudden, severe pain in your chest or stomach that feels like a heavy weight or pressure.
- You have difficulty speaking or swallowing, or you notice a change in your voice.
- You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) and severe pain or numbness in your hands or feet.
- You have difficulty breathing or feel like you're choking, especially if you have a history of nerve damage or neuropathy.
For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
Topical pain reliever
combination anti-inflammatory and counter-irritant
Tricyclic antidepressant
Helps with depression and anxiety symptoms
Anticonvulsant
anti-seizure medicine
Carbamazepine
PrescriptionEpilepsy (convulsions/fitting), trigeminal neuralgia (sharp shooting pain in the face), nerve pain, bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows)
Topiramate
PrescriptionEpilepsy (convulsions/fits), prevention of migraine headaches
Topical anti-inflammatory painkiller
NSAID combination
Painkiller and anti-inflammatory with nerve-supporting vitamins
NSAID + Vitamin B complex
Anticonvulsant and nerve pain reliever
anti-seizure
Nerve pain reliever and Vitamin B12 supplement
Anticonvulsant + Neurotropic vitamin
Antiepileptic
Anti-seizure medicine
Anticonvulsant
Anti-seizure medicine
Anticonvulsant / Nerve pain medicine
Prevents seizures and relieves nerve pain
Nerve pain reliever with Vitamin B12 supplement
Neuropathic pain agent
Neuropathic pain reliever and nerve supplement
Pregabalin; Methylcobalamin; Alpha lipoic acid; Pyridoxine
PrescriptionNerve pain (especially from diabetes), tingling and numbness in hands and feet, burning sensation in the legs, diabetic neuropathy, nerve damage from long-term conditions
Pregabalin; Methylcobalamin; Alpha lipoic acid; Pyridoxine; Folic acid
PrescriptionNerve pain (especially from diabetes), tingling and numbness in hands and feet, burning sensation in the legs, nerve damage from long-term diabetes, vitamin B deficiency causing weakness or tiredness