# Medication **URL:** https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/c/symptoms-treatments/medication/27.md [Latest](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Medication category](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/about-the-medication-category/12563)
**Author:** [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Driving on Gabapentin?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/driving-on-gabapentin/8114)
**Author:** [@Karen\_in\_Austin](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen_in_Austin)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/driving-on-gabapentin/8114 "2024-11-14T23:40:51Z")
For those who take gabapentin, are you able to drive? I've been putting off trying it, because I'm very worried about how it might affect my work. I typically visit 3 different offices each day. So I'm on the road qu… --- ## [Oxcervate for TN/ATN corneal numbness](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/oxcervate-for-tn-atn-corneal-numbness/18555)
**Author:** [@RealDVM](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/RealDVM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/oxcervate-for-tn-atn-corneal-numbness/18555 "2024-06-28T20:44:44Z")
Hi there! Quick question for everyone. Has anyone tried oxcervate for corneal numbness from TN/ATN? After 2 MVDs and 3 gamma knife procedures, I have anesthesia dolorosa and complete facial numbness on the ATN side. I h… --- ## [Botox for TN2](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/botox-for-tn2/18471)
**Author:** [@Pacey](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Pacey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/botox-for-tn2/18471 "2023-12-24T01:31:36Z")
I have TN2. Has anyone had Botox for it. If so did it work, how long did it take to work and did you have any side effects. Thanks. --- ## [Ketamine treatments for Atypical TN](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/ketamine-treatments-for-atypical-tn/18414)
**Author:** [@Riza](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Riza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/ketamine-treatments-for-atypical-tn/18414 "2023-03-31T22:06:36Z")
Hi there, I haven’t posted in quite some time, so probably count as new again. :slight\_smile: I didn’t see this question when I scrolled through the previous discussions, so my apologies if it has already been answered … --- ## [Use of Pregabalin (Lyrica)](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/use-of-pregabalin-lyrica/17946)
**Author:** [@Motherhen](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Motherhen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/use-of-pregabalin-lyrica/17946 "2021-08-27T14:37:13Z")
I have just discovered this Gov.uk article which was published in February this year. I take the maximum dose and have respiratory problems and i have NEVER been contacted by my GP surgery. PLEASE BE WARNED IF YOU TAKE T… --- ## [Advice Wanted-Contemplating trying new meds](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/advice-wanted-contemplating-trying-new-meds/17558)
**Author:** [@Shanna13](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Shanna13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/advice-wanted-contemplating-trying-new-meds/17558 "2021-01-08T14:08:02Z")
I wanted to ask opinions about switching meds or med options. I am currently on Gabapentin per my General Practice Doctor. Today I spoke to a Neurologist via Video call and they were really pushing Carbamazapine, which I… --- ## [L-tryptophan](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/l-tryptophan/14197)
**Author:** [@anon37611625](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/anon37611625)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/l-tryptophan/14197 "2017-11-22T01:31:26Z")
Has anyone tried this supplement? It is supposed to work on facial pain but I don’t recall seeing anyone taking it… --- ## [Reaction to Vimpat / Lacosamide?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/reaction-to-vimpat-lacosamide/17410)
**Author:** [@Talk2Max](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Talk2Max)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/reaction-to-vimpat-lacosamide/17410 "2020-09-29T03:18:27Z")
Dear friends I suffer Glossopharyngeal neuralgia. I have been on high doses of Vimpat, Gabapentin and Oxycarbazepine. Recently I noticed a lump in my left armpit. I called my GP who thought it was probably nothing and … --- ## [Medically induced coma for medication resistant AO](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/medically-induced-coma-for-medication-resistant-ao/16004)
**Author:** [@kr138](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/kr138)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/medically-induced-coma-for-medication-resistant-ao/16004 "2020-04-08T18:57:21Z")
Hello everyone, I have posted my story on here before (diagnosed with AO around 2006; finally pain free on imipramine in 2010 after trying anticonvulsants and Lyrica); pain free (with breakthrough pain only about 1 da… --- ## [Put on antidepressant for TN, now going through withdrawal hell](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/put-on-antidepressant-for-tn-now-going-through-withdrawal-hell/13075)
**Author:** [@lili777](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/lili777)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/put-on-antidepressant-for-tn-now-going-through-withdrawal-hell/13075 "2020-03-11T23:05:16Z")
After undergoing a successful MVD procedure and struggling with some rather serious and exceptional complications (CSF otorrhea and ongoing hearing loss), I was told by my NS to stop taking my medication 'cold turkey'. … --- ## [Sphenopalatine block or stellate ganglion block](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/sphenopalatine-block-or-stellate-ganglion-block/15967)
**Author:** [@SunnyFlorida](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/SunnyFlorida)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/sphenopalatine-block-or-stellate-ganglion-block/15967 "2019-09-14T20:49:10Z")
Hello New to the forum. Have A Typical TN or A Typical Facial Pain, both sides. New Oral and Facial Pain Dentist suggested seeking a sphenopalatine nerve block or stellate ganglion nerve block. Anyone have one o… --- ## [Thc/pot](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/thc-pot/15539)
**Author:** [@venicomb](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/venicomb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/thc-pot/15539 "2019-08-26T21:00:29Z")
I know there is a lot of conversation about pot, both pro and con. so i can not tell you that this might work for you.We waited a long time for our state to accept marijuana as a a legal medical option and of course I wa… --- ## [Neuropathic pain nerve injection or electrical current](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/neuropathic-pain-nerve-injection-or-electrical-current/13167)
**Author:** [@anon37611625](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/anon37611625)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/neuropathic-pain-nerve-injection-or-electrical-current/13167 "2019-08-08T13:22:54Z")
Hi All I am pretty set in my mind that I am having neuropathic pain in the mental branchlet of the trigeminal nerve.This was most likely a needle stick from a dental visit. I really do not want to continue taking meds … --- ## [Pain desensitizing treatment - it works!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pain-desensitizing-treatment-it-works/15522)
**Author:** [@Tineline](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Tineline)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pain-desensitizing-treatment-it-works/15522 "2019-07-04T13:39:27Z")
Hi everyone. I just felt that I need to post this to the site although I’m no longer active here. I have had all branches bilateral TN and ATN for a total of 19 years, and was gaining tolerance to opioids (which I was … --- ## [Aimovig, Ajovy, Eemgality Warning](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/aimovig-ajovy-eemgality-warning/15334)
**Author:** [@azurelle](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/azurelle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/aimovig-ajovy-eemgality-warning/15334 "2019-06-15T03:51:48Z")
The new “miracle” injections for migraines are slowly starting to have negative effects posted. Nothing official, mind you. Officially the manufacturers of all three list the only side effect as injection site reaction. … --- ## [Anyone in UK been prescribed or using CBD (Cannabis Oil)?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/anyone-in-uk-been-prescribed-or-using-cbd-cannabis-oil/13784)
**Author:** [@Woman\_with\_the\_elect](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Woman_with_the_elect)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/anyone-in-uk-been-prescribed-or-using-cbd-cannabis-oil/13784 "2019-03-09T19:26:44Z")
Hi, a friend met someone at the weekend who had been prescribed cannabis Oil on the NHS for chronic pain. I’ve often thought I’d like to try cannabis as some (US) TN patients seem to have success with it, but I had no id… --- ## [Positive News Abt American "Opioid Crisis"](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/positive-news-abt-american-opioid-crisis/15206)
**Author:** [@azurelle](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/azurelle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/positive-news-abt-american-opioid-crisis/15206 "2019-01-15T18:19:16Z")
I thought this article was very encouraging. It sounds like some sense is finally being applied to the “crisis” the news keeps raving about: Follow the links in the article to even more articles about common sense act… --- ## [Pain killer of the future?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pain-killer-of-the-future/15155)
**Author:** [@Hollywood\_Girl](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Hollywood_Girl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pain-killer-of-the-future/15155 "2018-11-19T22:59:05Z")
Hi All, Maybe one day soon this pain killer will help us. I certainly hope so. --- ## [Cortisone (steroids) and effect on TN (type 2 in my case)](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/cortisone-steroids-and-effect-on-tn-type-2-in-my-case/15147)
**Author:** [@European\_sufferer](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/European_sufferer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/cortisone-steroids-and-effect-on-tn-type-2-in-my-case/15147 "2018-11-16T06:34:14Z")
Hello. It has been a busy time with me. I have gotten steroids (in pill form) by the docs for a few days and my pain went away completely for the duration of the steroid treatment (it came back after the treatment). I ha… --- ## [Medications Used for Type 2 (Atypical) TN or Trigeminal Neuropathy?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/medications-used-for-type-2-atypical-tn-or-trigeminal-neuropathy/5068)
**Author:** [@anon25930859](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/anon25930859)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/medications-used-for-type-2-atypical-tn-or-trigeminal-neuropathy/5068 "2018-11-14T22:25:22Z")
This discussion thread invites members of the group to identify the medications they use for Type 2 Trigeminal Neuralgia or Neuropathy. These types of pain usually present as 24-7 throbbing, aching, burning pain instead… --- ## [Facial numbness after DMV](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/facial-numbness-after-dmv/15132)
**Author:** [@beersmom02](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/beersmom02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/facial-numbness-after-dmv/15132 "2018-11-05T10:11:24Z")
I had MVD surgery July 25 2018… I still have full facial numbness but Im wondering if anyone else who has had this surgery seems to feel that the numbness is actually getting worse? My lips & tongue seem to burn now, alm… --- ## [OPIOIDS- do they help with your atypical Trigeminal neuralgia?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/opioids-do-they-help-with-your-atypical-trigeminal-neuralgia/8858)
**Author:** [@Michellejen](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Michellejen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/opioids-do-they-help-with-your-atypical-trigeminal-neuralgia/8858 "2018-10-13T13:58:25Z")
I've been on oxycodone 4x a day and OxyContin 1x at night for about 3 years now. I'm up to 15mg tablets of both. I have tried close to every other drug available for TN. GABAPENTIN TRILEPTAL CYMBALTA BACLOFEN LYRICA KLON… --- ## [Topamax 50mg to 75mg added to Tripelptal and Neuronton opinions](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/topamax-50mg-to-75mg-added-to-tripelptal-and-neuronton-opinions/13583)
**Author:** [@christine12](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/christine12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/topamax-50mg-to-75mg-added-to-tripelptal-and-neuronton-opinions/13583 "2018-09-25T18:46:18Z")
I have been taking Trileptal and Neurontin and I have recently added 75mg at bedtime. I am not sure of the mechanism of action but it is reported to augment the 2 neuro drugs. Any opinions out their. Thank you. I am so u… --- ## [How many CBD mg should I buy to treat ATN](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-many-cbd-mg-should-i-buy-to-treat-atn/14699)
**Author:** [@Karen7](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen7)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-many-cbd-mg-should-i-buy-to-treat-atn/14699 "2018-09-21T10:45:39Z")
I want to buy CBD oil and I don’t know how many milligrams to buy. Or if I should buy it on the Internet and if so what is the best place to buy it at. I have heard about charlottes web . I want the best product out ther… --- ## [Lyrica for TN pain](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/lyrica-for-tn-pain/14928)
**Author:** [@coachjt](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/coachjt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/lyrica-for-tn-pain/14928 "2018-07-31T11:09:17Z")
After months of being in so called “remission”, my TN symptoms began to come back slowly at first. A slight jab of pain when I talked, about once or twice a day. I was and still am relying on heavy dose of CBD concentra… --- ## [Ritalin - pros/cons and history and Lamictal](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/ritalin-pros-cons-and-history-and-lamictal/14897)
**Author:** [@Sydney2018](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Sydney2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/ritalin-pros-cons-and-history-and-lamictal/14897 "2018-07-08T23:50:32Z")
Hi all, Firstly a little background. I am 37 years old and have had facial pain (atypical/somatic) for about 15 years. Unfortunately both my twin brother and I got this almost at the same time when living in South Flori… --- ## [Lidocaine Miracle](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/lidocaine-miracle/14779)
**Author:** [@azurelle](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/azurelle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/lidocaine-miracle/14779 "2018-06-10T03:34:13Z")
As many of you know, I started using the lidocaine patch about two years ago with great success in cutting flares of ATN. I am a huge fan of the lidocaine patch! After last week I’m even a bigger fan! Last week I had to… --- ## [Medication for during the day?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/medication-for-during-the-day/14586)
**Author:** [@mday06](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/mday06)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/medication-for-during-the-day/14586 "2018-06-01T14:21:42Z")
So my dad is currently taking tegretol and gabepentin during the day.Neither medication helps. His neurologist prescribed him amitryptiline which he can only take at night. It has helped him so he doesn’t wake up with pa… --- ## [Resistant to all meds](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/resistant-to-all-meds/14659)
**Author:** [@kr138](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/kr138)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/resistant-to-all-meds/14659 "2018-05-09T13:00:21Z")
Hi all, My story was posted under “AO for past 12 years” in New Member introductions. Here is a summary: bad tooth pain back around 2005, so had root canal (pain got worse), had perfectly healthy tooth pulled (pain got… [Next page](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/c/symptoms-treatments/medication/27.md?page=1)