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Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Drug Therapy for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Adverse effects may include:
- Confusion
- Depression
- Drowsiness
- Psychosis
Other Medications:
Other drugs that may be used for the treatment of TN include:
- Divalproex (Depakote)
- Clonazapam (Ativan)
- Capsaicin (Zostrix) - This is a topical analgesic cream which when applied to a painful region reduces pain. This is not a standard treatment but some patients with TN have reported relief using this substance.
