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Trigeminal neuralgia Symptom Report
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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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Trigeminal neuralgia
| 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.