Table 2.
Use of CIPN‐targeted medications
| Time point, CIPN‐targeted medication | Acupuncture (n = 20), n (%) | Usual care (n = 20), n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | ||
| Anticonvulsants | 10 (50) | 8 (40) |
| NSAIDs | 6 (30) | 7 (35) |
| Opioids | 2 (10) | 4 (20) |
| Antidepressants | 3 (15) | 3 (15) |
| Week 8 | ||
| Anticonvulsants | 10 (50) | 8 (40) |
| NSAIDs | 6 (30) | 7 (35) |
| Opioids | 2 (10) | 4 (20) |
| Antidepressants | 3 (15) | 3 (15) |
| Week 16 | ||
| Anticonvulsants | 10 (50) | 8 (40) |
| NSAIDs | 6 (30) | 7 (35) |
| Opioids | 2 (10) | 4 (20) |
| Antidepressants | 3 (15) | 3 (15) |
Abbreviations: CIPN, chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug.