What to Do When Pain Relief With Gabapentinoids Isn’t Enough?

Watch as Charles E. Argoff, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program at Albany Medical Center, examines the increasing use of gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) for neuropathic pain management, particularly in postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), amid growing concerns over opioid prescribing. Despite their widespread adoption, challenges persist in titrating these medications to an effective dose. Dr. Argoff reviews alternative analgesic options to optimize gabapentinoid therapy and discusses the trade-offs involved with various treatment approaches.