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Table 2:

Anticonvulsants in diabetic neuropathy
MedicationEffective dosage rangeTime to effect (weeks)Adverse drug reactions
Pregabalin300–600 mg/day4–6Peripheral edema, dizziness, somnolence ataxia, tremor, blurred vision, diplopia weight gain
Gabapentin2,400–3,600 mg/day4Somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, nausea dry mouth, constipation, nystagmus, leucopenia, weight gain.
Valproate1,000–1,200 mg/day4Dizziness, somnolence, alopecia, insomnia nausea, diarrhea, vomiting thrombocytopenia, tremor, weakness.
Lamotrigine200–400 mg/day6–8Dizziness, ataxia, sedation, headacheblurred vision, diplopia, nausea, rash, confusion, nystagmus, rhinitis.
Topiramate300–400 mg/day12Dizziness, ataxia, psychomotor slowing, memory problems, speech difficulties, nausea, migraine, weight loss, anorexia Significant: metabolic acidosis, nephrolithiasis, hyperthermia, central nervous system effects, secondary angle closure glaucoma.
Carbamazepine600 mg/day4Agitation, dry mouth, sedation, ataxia, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, confusion, fatigue, nystagmus