General Guideline Principles for Norepinephrine
Reuptake Inhibitor Anti-depressants for CRPS
for workers compensation patients

The New York State workers compensation board has developed these guidelines to help physicians, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals provide appropriate treatment for Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Anti-depressants for CRPS.

These Workers Compensation Board guidelines are intended to assist healthcare professionals in making decisions regarding the appropriate level of care for their patients with ankle and foot disorders.

The guidelines are not a substitute for clinical judgement or professional experience. The ultimate decision regarding care must be made by the patient in consultation with his or her healthcare provider.

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Anti-depressants for CRPS

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Anti-depressants for CRPS are recommended Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are included in tricyclic antidepressants. for the treatment of CRPS, and antidepressants).

Indications: Chronic pain that has not responded fully to strengthening exercises, aerobic activities, and generally NSAIDs. maybe especially beneficial if there is minimal nighttime sleep disruption dysthymia, which may allow for nightly dosing of a minimally sedating tricyclic anti-depressant.

Frequency/Dose/Duration: Amitriptyline 25mg QHS, raise by 25mg each week) should be prescribed at a low dose at night and steadily increased until a sub-maximal or maximal dose is reached, sufficient effects are realized, or side effects manifest. Generally, lesser doses (e.g., amitriptyline 25 to 75mg a day) to prevent unwanted effects and necessary blood level surveillance, particularly as there is no evidence of enhanced pain alleviation at larger doses.

The length of CRPS may be unlimited, however, most people do not necessitate indefinite treatment because the condition typically gets better or goes away on its own. Imipramine is less sedating; therefore, it might be a better choice if there is carryover daytime sedation. Amitriptyline is advised as the first drug to be prescribed if the patient is unable to fall asleep.

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