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Is citalopram a good treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?
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No: To my knowledge, the serotonin reuptake inhibitors (like celexa) is not really used to treat tn. First line treatment is tegretol and second line treatment is usually one of the "spinal cord" muscle relaxants. Celexa (citalopram) may be useful in the depression which usually accompanies a chronic pain condition and alter the perception of pain.
Answered 12/4/2014
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No: Citalopram is ineffective for trigeminal neuralgia.
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