The present invention provides therapeutic agents for sensory disorders
represented by the following formula (1):
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[wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 each represent a hydrogen atom or a
methyl group, and X represents a linear or branched C10-C28 alkylene or
alkenylene group].
The cyclohexenone long chain alcohol of the present invention improves
hyperalgesia or hypoalgesia, and thus is useful as therapeutic agents for
sensory disorders. Sensory disorders that can be prevented or treated by
the present invention include chronic intractable pain, neurogenic pain,
reduction of pain threshold caused by nerve injuries, hypesthesia or
hyperesthesia caused by diabetes and nerve injuries, and the like.