A 55-year-old experiences episodes of intense facial pain triggered by cold wind or eating. The pain is brief but severe. Which initial medication is ...

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A 55-year-old experiences episodes of intense facial pain triggered by cold wind or eating. The pain is brief but severe. Which initial medication is recommended?

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Carbamazepine

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High-dose paracetamol

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Amitriptyline

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Sumatriptan

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Topical capsaicin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Trigeminal Neuralgia

A 55-year-old experiences episodes of intense facial pain triggered by cold wind or eating. The pain is brief but severe. Which initial medication is recommended?