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| Diagnosis | Drug | Number of Studies | N | Number Needed To Treat (95% Confidence Interval) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropathic pain | Gabapentin* | 2 | 380 | 3.7 (2.6–4.9) |
| Carbamazepine† | 5 | 537 | 2.5 (2.0–3.4) |
This includes diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia.
This includes diabetic neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, and central stroke pain.
