Pharma
Carbamazepine (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
for Facial Pain
For trigeminal neuralgia-type facial pain (electric-shock pain triggered by touch), carbamazepine is the definitive pharmacological treatment.
How it works
Blocks hyperactive sodium channels in the trigeminal nerve, reducing the ectopic discharge that produces characteristic brief electric-shock facial pain attacks.
What to watch for
Prescription only. Requires blood monitoring. If facial pain has the characteristic trigeminal neuralgia features (brief, triggered, electric-shock quality), referral for MRI to exclude vascular compression is recommended.
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