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What is a good med for trilgelmial neuralgia . i've already been on trileptal it deleped my sodium. i'm on gabintin and dilantin now it's not working?

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Suggest: If it is meds, might find more success with lyrica, (pregabalin) baclofen, or even amitryptyline, but there are minimally invasive surgical techniques via needle/balloon decompressions of the foramens where the nerve exits. Maybe consult a neurosurgeon.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 8/30/2013

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