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Diabetic Meds for Leg Pain

Diabetes patients may develop diabetic neuropathies or nerve problems in the legs that cause pain, numbness or tingling. Doctors may prescribe several types of medication to relieve leg pain from diabetic neuropathy.

  1. Tricyclic Antidepressants

    • According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, diabetic nerve pain in the legs may be treated with tricyclic antidepressants such as desipramine, imipramine or amitriptyline.

    Other Antidepressants

    • Doctors may prescribe other kinds of antidepressants to treat diabetic neuropathy pain including duloxetine, paroxetine or venlafaxine.

    Anticonvulsants

    • A physician may prescribe an anti-convulsant medication such as pregabalin, carbamazepine or gabapentin to relieve leg pain from a diabetic neuropathy.

    Opioids

    • Opioid drugs such as tramadol or controlled release oxycodone may be used to treat diabetic neuropathy pain.

    Topical Medication

    • Patients may use topical medications such as lidocaine patches or capsaicin cream to relieve pain in the legs from diabetic neuropathy.

    Other Treatments

    • Diabetic patients may experience relief from leg pain with biofeedback, acupuncture treatments or physical therapy.

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