There are no drugs specifically for phantom limb pain. But medicines for other conditions, from depression to epilepsy, may help:
Other painkillers. A few other types may help with phantom limb pain, including:
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Anticonvulsants
- Opioids
- NMDA receptor antagonists, such asketamine and dextromethorphan
- Over-the-counter medicine, such as aspirin and acetaminophen
- A shot of a pain-blocking drug where you got the amputation