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Qutenza Patch Therapy

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What is Qutenza?

Qutenza (capsaicin 8% topical) is an FDA-approved injection used to treat:

Post-shingles nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia)
Diabetic nerve pain in the feet (painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy)

Qutenza works by delivering a high-concentration capsaicin patch directly to the skin. The medication targets pain nerves and reduces their ability to send pain signals to the brain.

Qutenza is not an injection or infusion, but rather a medicated patch applied to the skin.

How Often Do I Need Qutenza Treatments?

Patients typically receive Qutenza treatments every 3 months.

Your first appointment usually takes about 1-1.5 hours, broken down approximately as follows:

Check-in & forms: ~10-15 min
Preparation: ~5–10 min
Medication administration: 45-60 min
Post-treatment monitoring: ~15-30 min

How Do I Prepare for My Qutenza Treatment?

Here’s how you should prepare for your appointment:

Consult Your Healthcare Provider

Medical History Review: Ensure your healthcare provider has a complete and up-to-date medical history, including any allergies, current medications, and past reactions to other medications. Your doctor will have sent these records to Haven Infusion beforehand.
Pre-Appointment Testing: Complete any required blood tests or other pre-appointment tests as recommended by your healthcare provider.

Pre-Medications

Prescription Pre-Medications: You may require pre-medications to reduce the risk of a reaction or adverse event. Your referring provider will include any pre-medications when sending in your prescription order to Haven. Your Haven Infusion clinician will have these ready for you as part of your appointment.
Regular Medications: If you take other medications on a regular basis, be sure to consult with your doctor to see if you need to change how you take them while on Qutenza.

By following these steps, you can help ensure that your patch application is as safe and comfortable as possible. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare team.

Does Qutenza Have Any Side Effects?

Most patients tolerate Qutenza well. If a patient does have side effects, the most common ones are temporary redness, minor itching or small bumps near the patch.

If you have concerns about side effects, please feel free to discuss them with your doctor before starting treatment. As a specialist in infusion care, Haven Infusion operates with comprehensive and well-established safety protocols, and we are happy to share them with you.

How Much Does Qutenza Cost?

Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan. Our goal is to lower your out-of-pocket costs as much as possible. When your doctor sends us your information, we will verify your benefits and help you find assistance programs that you qualify for.

We always review your expected out-of-pocket costs with you before scheduling your first appointment to ensure full transparency. And, if you have any questions or need help understanding how your insurance works, feel free to ask.