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A member asked:

On tegretol xr twice a day, what's the best way to deal with breakthrough or triggered (cold/touch/chewing/wind/etc) pain from trigeminal neuralgia?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Depends on dose: Depending upon the dose of carbamazepine you are on it may be possible to increase the dose to avoid painful breakthrough events. Sometimes, a combination of carbamzepine and gabapentin can be helpful to patients. Please speak with your prescribing physician.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/16/2017

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