Tapentadol(Nucynta) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe pain.Tapentadol is prescribed for relief of severe pain, where other pain medicines have not been effective or cannot be used.Nucynta (tapentadol) is commonly used to treat the following
Severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain and damage caused by high blood sugar levels)
Nucynta may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.