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Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) Symptom Report
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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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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxcarbazepine | 3 | 5% |  |
| Baclofen | 1 | 2% | |
| Carbamazepine | 1 | 2% | |
| Hydromorphone | 1 | 2% | |
| Keppra | 1 | 2% | |
| Nortriptyline | 1 | 2% | |