Question

A 28-year-old female experiences episodes of unilateral facial pain described as sharp electric shocks triggered by chewing. According to NICE, which medication is recommended first-line to treat trigeminal neuralgia?

Accepted Answer

Carbamazepine

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Gabapentin

Answer

Oral morphine

Practice question

A 28-year-old female experiences episodes of unilateral facial pain described as sharp electric shocks triggered by chewing. According to NICE, which medication is recommended first-line to treat trigeminal neuralgia?