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Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is an excruciating episodic pain in the areas of the face supplied by the trigeminal nerve, often precipitated by stimulation of well-defined trigger points.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine | 19 | 13% | |
| Trileptal | 8 | 5% | |
| Gabapentin | 6 | 4% | |
| Pregabalin | 4 | 3% | |
| Oxcarbazepine | 3 | 2% | |
| Oxycodone | 3 | 2% | |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2 | 1% | |
| MRI | 2 | 1% | |
| Avoid Cold Temperatures | 1 | 1% | |
| Baclofen | 1 | 1% | |
| Carbotrol 200 MG | 1 | 1% | |
| Celebrex | 1 | 1% | |
| Divalproex sodium | 1 | 1% | |
| Fentanyl Transdermal Patch | 1 | 1% | |
| Hurricaine Gel | 1 | 1% | |
| Hydrocodone | 1 | 1% | |
| Hydromorphone | 1 | 1% | |
| Levetiracetam | 1 | 1% | |
| Memantine | 1 | 1% | |
| Microvascular Decompression (MVD) | 1 | 1% | |
| Oxycontin | 1 | 1% | |
| Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implant | 1 | 1% | |
| Topiramate | 1 | 1% | |
| Valproate Sodium | 1 | 1% | |
| Valsartan | 1 | 1% |
Report created on November 07, 2009.