Show your healthcare provider where you’re experiencing pain
Your feet will be washed, dried, and examined to make sure your skin is free from any cuts or open wounds
QUTENZA is an FDA-approved topical treatment for diabetic nerve pain of the feet in adults.
- 30-minute, noninvasive treatment
- Applied in-office by a healthcare provider
- Nonaddictive
- Not another daily pill
- No drug-drug interactions
- Well-studied safety profile
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QUTENZA is not indicated for patients under 18 years of age.
Patients who are living with diabetic nerve pain may see different types of specialists to treat this condition. Find out who can help you manage your condition with QUTENZA:
Neurologists
Treat nerve, brain, and spinal cord conditions
Podiatrists
Treat foot problems
Interventional pain management specialists
Specialize in pain management
Endocrinologists
Treat hormone-related conditions, such as diabetes
What to expect during your QUTENZA treatment
Treatment process steps
Treatment with QUTENZA takes about
Step 1: Identify
Your healthcare provider will identify and mark the treatment area and examine your feet prior to treatment.
OPTIONAL: A topical anesthetic may be applied to potentially reduce discomfort associated
Step 2: Apply
The QUTENZA topical systems will be applied to your skin for 30 minutes. Your blood pressure will be monitored periodically throughout the treatment.
Step 3: Remove
After 30 minutes, your healthcare provider will gently and slowly remove the QUTENZA topical systems.
Step 4: Cleanse
A post-application Cleansing Gel will be applied to the treatment area, then feet will be washed.
Watch the video below to learn more about the application process.
Find a QUTENZA Specialist
Some of the healthcare providers in the directory may require a referral from your primary care doctor.
QUTENZA treatment tips
Before treatment
During treatment
Wear comfortable clothing
Your blood pressure will be checked
Bring something to read or do during the application
After treatment
Wash your feet at home and put on clean socks
Avoid hot showers or baths, direct sunlight, and vigorous exercise for a few days
Apply ice packs or take over-the-counter medication for any discomfort, as needed
“It's exciting to see how some people have emerged from feeling fairly hopeless to feeling better and getting back to the things that they like to do.”
Gary Graf, APRN
Saving with QUTENZA
Learn how eligible patients may save on the cost and administration of QUTENZA with the My QUTENZA Connect Cost
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Ongoing relief from diabetic nerve pain is possible
Ongoing relief from diabetic nerve pain of the feet could start with QUTENZA. Relief may last for up to 3 months. That’s why it’s important to schedule your treatment appointments in advance.
Find a QUTENZA Specialist
Locate a provider in your area who has experience applying QUTENZA.
Save on QUTENZA Treatment
Eligible patients can save on their treatment with QUTENZA.