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Article: New Study Shows Effexor(R) XR Reduces Pain Associated With Diabetic Neuropathy.
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- June 12, 2000
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- Significant Benefits For 6 Million Americans With Diabetes
Who Suffer From Neuropathic Pain -
SAN ANTONIO, June 12 /PRNewswire/ --
A new study presented at the 60th annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association shows that the antidepressant Effexor(R) XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules is effective in reducing pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathic pain, which is caused by nerve damage associated with diabetes, affects 60 percent of patients with diabetes. Common symptoms of the disorder include numbness, tingling, and pain in the extremities and legs, as well as hypersensitivity to painful stimuli.
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