EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentin, and pregabalin effectively reduce pain. Opioids have demonstrated pain relief in 3 RCTs. Capsaicin and the lidocaine 5% patch relieve pain and decrease allodynia.
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