QUTENZA: It's more than
QUTENZA is a different kind of treatment for diabetic nerve pain of the feet. It’s an
While it may look like a patch, QUTENZA is a topical system. It uses unique patented technology, designed to treat nerve pain at the source of pain by delivering medication into the skin.
Key features of QUTENZA
30-minute, noninvasive treatment
Applied in-office by a healthcare provider
Nonaddictive
Not another daily pill
No drug-drug interactions
Well-studied safety profile
Results with QUTENZA
Lasting relief from diabetic nerve pain of the feet
30%reduction in pain with QUTENZA over a period of
*Pain from baseline to Week 12 compared to 22% for placebo.
Placebo = substance with no active ingredient (similar to QUTENZA, but did not contain active drug).
The cycle of diabetic nerve pain and relief with QUTENZA
Damaged nerves cause painWhen nerves are damaged, they send too many pain signals to your brain, resulting in pain and numbness in your feet.
QUTENZA targets the nerves that cause painDuring a 30-minute application, the medicine travels into your skin to the damaged nerves in your feet.
Pain signals are reducedQUTENZA reaches these damaged nerves and helps reduce the pain signals sent to your brain.
Ongoing treatments for lasting reliefDue to the chronic nature of diabetic nerve pain of the feet, the nerves will regain the ability to send out pain signals over time. But with QUTENZA treatments every 3 months,* you may achieve ongoing relief.
Due to the chronic nature of diabetic nerve pain of the feet, ongoing treatments with QUTENZA every 3 months* may be necessary to achieve optimal benefit.
*QUTENZA may not be repeated more frequently than every
Diabetic nerve pain is a chronic condition. Symptoms, such as burning, shooting pain, tingling, or numbness, can return.
Treating with QUTENZA just 4X each year is one way to help keep a step ahead of diabetic nerve pain of the feet.
Well-studied safety profile
QUTENZA was approved by the FDA for diabetic nerve pain of the feet in 2020. As with any prescription medication, you should talk to your healthcare provider about any side effects.
The most common drug-related side effects were redness, pain, or itching where QUTENZA was applied. Side effects were generally mild to moderate in nature and lasted a
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Here’s what you need to know
QUTENZA may cause serious side effects, including severe irritation, pain, and increases in blood pressure during or right after treatment. Please review the Important Safety Information below for a summary of additional potential side effects with QUTENZA.
Take the first step toward relief from
diabetic nerve pain of the feet with QUTENZA.
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