Comparative analysis of the therapeutic effects of pregabalin, gabapentin, and duloxetine in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A retrospective study

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q3 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Journal of diabetes and its complications Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI:10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2025.109001

Jiyong Ahn , Reza Shahriarirad , Kyeongeon Kwon , Lorena Bejarano-Pineda , Gregory Waryasz , Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani

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Abstract

Introduction

This study aimed to compare the effects of pregabalin, gabapentin, and duloxetine on diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) to guide tailored treatment.

Materials and methods

In this retrospective study, 180 patients with type 2 diabetes and DPN were matched 1:1:1 across three groups based on HbA1c and age, resulting in 60 patients per group. Clinical data were collected, and the painDETECT score was used to evaluate treatment response over six weeks.

Results

After six weeks, the gabapentin group had significantly higher pain scores than the pregabalin (P = 0.002) and duloxetine groups (P < 0.001). The pregabalin group's scores were higher than the duloxetine group's, but not significantly (P = 0.62). Side effects were more frequent with duloxetine (23.3 %) compared to gabapentin (1.7 %) and pregabalin (6.7 %) (P = 0.001). Among those with over 50 % improvement, mean HbA1c levels were 9.42 for gabapentin, 10.43 for pregabalin, and 7.72 for duloxetine. Duloxetine significantly lowered HbA1c compared to gabapentin (P = 0.001) and pregabalin (P = 0.001), with no significant difference between gabapentin and pregabalin (P = 0.45).

Conclusion

Duloxetine and pregabalin effectively treat DPN. Gabapentin and pregabalin are suitable for patients with HbA1c over 8.7, while duloxetine is better for those with well-controlled HbA1c. Treatment should consider side effects, adherence, costs, and response time.

Level of the evidence

Level III retrospective cohort study.

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Journal of diabetes and its complications 医学-内分泌学与代谢

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5.90

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3.30%

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153

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16 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications (JDC) is a journal for health care practitioners and researchers, that publishes original research about the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus and its complications. JDC also publishes articles on physiological and molecular aspects of glucose homeostasis. The primary purpose of JDC is to act as a source of information usable by diabetes practitioners and researchers to increase their knowledge about mechanisms of diabetes and complications development, and promote better management of people with diabetes who are at risk for those complications. Manuscripts submitted to JDC can report any aspect of basic, translational or clinical research as well as epidemiology. Topics can range broadly from early prediabetes to late-stage complicated diabetes. Topics relevant to basic/translational reports include pancreatic islet dysfunction and insulin resistance, altered adipose tissue function in diabetes, altered neuronal control of glucose homeostasis and mechanisms of drug action. Topics relevant to diabetic complications include diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy; peripheral vascular disease and coronary heart disease; gastrointestinal disorders, renal failure and impotence; and hypertension and hyperlipidemia.