The latest drug of the choice in the management in trigeminal neuralgia is______________?

Correct answer: B. carbamazepine

  • A. valproic acid
  • B. carbamazepine
  • C. Diphen hydantoin
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Carbamazepine is the classic first-line drug for trigeminal neuralgia because it suppresses the abnormal ectopic firing of the affected nerve. Valproate and phenytoin may be alternatives, but they are not the usual drug of choice.

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