Trigeminal Neuralgia Medications

Definition of Trigeminal Neuralgia:

Trigeminal neuralgia is an extremely painful inflammation of the trigeminal nerve which causes severe lightening-like facial pain and spasm of the facial muscles on the involved side.

These painful attacks may occur after lightly touching different skin areas of the face, along the course of this cranial nerve. Specific medications can be very effective in reducing the rate of attacks, but surgical intervention may be necessary.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
topiramate systemic (Pro, More...) class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants	2 Review(s)	9.0 Rate It!
baclofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: skeletal muscle relaxants	1 Review(s)	8.0 Rate It!
carbamazepine systemic (Pro, More...) class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants	0 Review(s)	7.0 Rate It!
gabapentin systemic (Pro, More...) class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs	1 Review(s)	7.0 Rate It!
phenytoin systemic (Pro, More...) class: hydantoin anticonvulsants	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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