The Clinical journal of pain
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Meta Analysis
Qutenza (Capsaicin) 8% Patch Onset and Duration of Response and Effects of Multiple Treatments in Neuropathic Pain Patients.
Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch is used to treat various neuropathic indications, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and human immunodeficiency virus-associated neuropathy (HIV-AN). ⋯ Qutenza is effective in a high proportion of patients. In patients who respond to Qutenza, analgesia starts within a few days of treatment and lasts on average 5 months.