Qutenza is an FDA-approved prescription-strength capsaicin patch (8%) clinically proven to provide meaningful, long-lasting relief from localized neuropathic pain. Applied in-office by a trained provider, a single treatment session can deliver significant pain reduction lasting up to 3 months — making it a powerful alternative to daily oral medications.

Unlike systemic pain medications, Qutenza works directly at the site of nerve pain, desensitizing the overactive nerve fibers responsible for chronic discomfort — with minimal impact on the rest of the body.

Conditions Treated with Qutenza

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)

Nerve pain in the feet is one of the most common and debilitating complications of diabetes. Qutenza targets the overactive pain fibers in the affected area, providing relief that oral medications often cannot achieve.

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Chronic nerve pain that persists after a shingles (herpes zoster) infection can last months or years and significantly impact quality of life. Qutenza is FDA-approved for this condition and has demonstrated consistent results in clinical trials.

Other Localized Neuropathic Pain

Qutenza may also be used for other forms of localized nerve pain as determined during your consultation. If you are living with chronic burning, shooting, or stabbing pain in a specific area of the body, ask us whether Qutenza may be an option for you.

What to Expect

• Consultation required — a provider evaluation is completed before your first application to confirm eligibility and rule out contraindications.
• In-office application — the patch is applied to the affected area and left in place for 30–60 minutes. No hospital stay or sedation required.
• Topical anesthetic — applied beforehand to minimize any temporary discomfort during the procedure.
• Gradual relief — most patients experience noticeable pain reduction within 1–2 weeks following treatment.
• Long-lasting results — effects typically last up to 3 months per treatment.
• Low treatment frequency — most patients require only 2–4 applications per year.
• No daily medication — no need for ongoing oral pain management or systemic side effects.

Is Qutenza Right for You?

Qutenza may be a good fit if you are living with chronic nerve pain that has not responded adequately to oral medications, or if you are looking to reduce your reliance on systemic pain management. A consultation with our neurologist will help determine whether you are a candidate.

• Adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia
• Patients who have not found adequate relief from oral neuropathic pain medications
• Those looking for a low-maintenance, in-office treatment option
• Patients who want to avoid or reduce systemic medication side effects
  
  

If you are living with chronic nerve pain, Qutenza may offer the relief you’ve been looking for. Contact Neurology Center NY to schedule a consultation and find out if Qutenza is right for you. Call (718) 758-5777 or book online.