Intravenous lacosamide and phenytoin for the treatment of acute exacerbations of trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective analysis of 144 cases.

Albert Muñoz-VendrellSilvia TeixidorJacint Sala-PadróSergio CampoyMariano Huerta-Villanueva

Published in: Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache (2022)

Intravenous lacosamide and phenytoin can be effective and safe treatments for acute pain in trigeminal neuralgia. According to our series, lacosamide might be better tolerated than phenytoin and lead to lower readmissions and sustained pain relief.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
liver failure
chronic pain
respiratory failure
pain management
high dose
spinal cord
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
drug induced
aortic dissection
spinal cord injury
cystic fibrosis
hepatitis b virus
intensive care unit