Treatments for Trigeminal neuralgia

Treatment list for Trigeminal neuralgia: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Trigeminal neuralgia includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Anticonvulsant medications
• Carbamazepine
• Phenytoin
• Baclofen
• Clonazepam
• Gabapentin
• Valproic acid
• Surgical removal of trigeminal nerve

Treatments of Trigeminal neuralgia discussion: Treatment for trigeminal neuralgia typically includes anticonvulsant medications such as carbamazepine or phenytoin. Baclofen, clonazepam, gabapentin, and valproic acid may also be effective and may be used in combination to achieve pain relief. If medication fails to relieve pain, surgical treatment may be recommended. ¹

Many trigeminal neuralgia patients are controlled with drugs, including carbamazepine. Patients who do not respond to drugs may be helped by surgery on the trigeminal nerve. ²

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Trigeminal Neuralgia Information Page: NINDS
2. excerpt from Headache - Hope Through Research: NINDS

Last revision: April 2, 2003

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