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It was supposed to be an interim medication until I could have injections for back pain and no refills were allowed on my Rx. It gave me some relief.

After the injections I had a follow up at the pain clinic with a NP (or PA?) I did not know. She wanted to know why I didn't continue the medication. Either the reason for the Rx wasn't in my chart or she didn't look and assumed it was for my mild neuropathy. I declined to accept a further prescription.

The reason I declined was that I felt unsteady when I took the full dose. I would not trade a fall for relief from the minor pain. That said, I have a neighbor who has multiple medical issues and takes it and swears by it.

My understanding from my GP much later, when I asked about, it is that that people react differently. My impression was that the medication is given for symptomatic relief and is not curative.

If my foot pain was worse I'd consider taking it again.

In the end it is up to you.