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I am taking amitriptyline for facial nerve pain but this is of no use & taking amitriptyline for last 2 weeks. i am trigeminal neuralgia paitent.

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See a neurologist: Tegretol (carbamazepine) is commonly used to treat patients with trigeminal neuralgia. See a neurologist to discuss your symptoms and undergo a full neurological examination. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682237.html , http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/trigeminal_neuralgia/detail_trigeminal_neuralgia.htm

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See Orofacial Pain: specialist for diagnosis and management. You also may see a neurologist. Amitriptyline is not the right medication for TN. The proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

Answered 10/9/2014

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