Being new to this horrible disease I was just wondering what many of you are prescribed for breakthrough pain. I’m on tegretol and Vicodin and Ativan for the anxiety in between attacks. I was just wondering if anyone knew of a better combo. I’m still building up on the tegretol so any input would be nice. My life is controlled by the pain and I miss being my self or even half myself. Thanks
I'm on Amitriptyline....And luckily Ibuprofen will stop the breakthrough pain I get ...I'm on 20 mgs of Amitriptyline...The only side affect is tiredness...I have Ativan also but use it only when I start to panic about my pain and my teeth hurting...
1200mg Tegretol per day split into 3 doses. Makes me tired and forgetful, but I still work and function. I just need more sleep.
I take Carbamazepine slow release and find I get better pain cover. No highs and lows. I also take Baclofen. My dosage is not very high as I do not tolerate the meds even after 13 months. My neurologist says this combo is the best bang for the buck for me.