Anti-seizure medications (neuroleptic drugs)
Neuroleptic drugs are often prescribed to help patients
with nerve type pain (which typically shows as leg pain)
and for patients who have neuropathy (degeneration of
the nerves). These drugs can also be helpful for patients
who have continued leg pain after surgery.
While it is not well understood why they help relieve
pain, patients may take neuroleptic drugs safely for
prolonged periods of time. They are not addictive and
are well tolerated by most patients. As an example of
a neuroleptic medication, gabapentin (e.g. Neurontin)
is commonly prescribed in dosages of 300-400mg taken
three times daily. Side effects may include fatigue,
dizziness, or nausea.
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