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An antiepileptic drug 'A' can also be used for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia and pain due to diabetic neuropathy. Which of the following can be the agent 'A'?

A
Carbamazepine
B
Gabapentin
C
Lamotrigine
D
Primidone
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p409, 410) Gabapentin and progabide act by increasing the release of GABA. Gabapentin is the drug of choice for post-herpetic neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy.

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