Want a treatment that does not depend on taking a costly medication indefinitely
A high-milligram dose on a label means very little if the body cannot absorb the nutrient effectively
A senior who loses 15 to 20 percent of body weight over 18 months, improves blood pressure, reduces cardiovascular risk, and gains mobility and then loses access to the drug faces both health consequences and the prospect of paying list prices that currently exceed $1,000 per month
Among those four RCTs, three enrolled patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy [9,10], and one with peripheral neuropathy caused by antiretroviral agents [11]
The price for these medications can vary greatly depending on your insurance status, whether or not its a brand name medication, and the pharmacy where you send your prescription
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