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. 2009 Nov 3;3:31–43. doi: 10.2147/ppa.s4633

Table 3.

Average discontinuation percentages by disease state and duration

Disease state Duration (weeks) Number of trials Average discontinuation percent (%)
DPNP 12 1 24.9
13 2 20.2
FM 12 2 39.4
27 1 38.2
28 1 46.5
GAD 9 1 24.2
10 3 36.4
MDD 4 1 4.3
8 3 32.8
9 5 38.5
10 1 37.3
12 1 30.5

Abbreviations: MDD, major depressive disorder; DPNP, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain; FM, fibromyalgia; GAD, generalized anxiety disorder.