Open pilot study on oxcarbazepine for the treatment of notalgia paresthetica.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Notalgia paresthetica is a sensory neuropathy typically presenting with pruritus on the back. There is currently no effective treatment for this disorder. We describe a single patient who responded to oxcarbazepine, and a subsequent trial in another 4 who also responded. Although the number of patients in our study is small, we believe further trials are warranted to determine the efficacy of oxcarbazepine in this disorder.
Medical subject headings
- Anticonvulsants
- Carbamazepine
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- Spinal Nerves