Trigeminal neuralgia medications usually include carbamazepine, phenytoin sodium, and gabapentin.
Carbamazepine: the drug of choice for the treatment of epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. Adverse effects can be seen as dizziness and nausea, which can mostly disappear after stopping the drug. It is contraindicated in pregnant women.
Phenytoin sodium: used in the treatment of epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia. Adverse reactions such as dizziness, unsteady walking can subside after stopping the drug. Blood concentration should be monitored during the use of the drug.
Gabapentin: used for postherpetic infection neuralgia, epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia adjuvant therapy. There are drowsiness, vertigo and other adverse reactions, with the continued use of the drug, the symptoms can be reduced or disappeared. It is contraindicated in pregnant women.
In addition non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, neurotrophic drugs such as methylcobalamin are also commonly used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
Patients should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions during the medication on time and according to the dosage, do not reduce or adjust the dosage without authorization, such as discomfort during the medication, we should consult a doctor in a timely manner.