Trigeminal neuralgia
NICE CKS: Trigeminal neuralgia
Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.
Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.
Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.
Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased, if necessary, up to 1.6g daily.
Prescribing Notes:
- Refer to national and local resources for more information on diagnosis, management, and referral criteria for trigeminal neuralgia. In NHS Lothian see neurology guidelines on facial pain on RefHelp.
History Notes
26/06/2025
Updated prescribing information, ERWG July 2025.
01/06/2023
New pathway approved (ERFC 29/03/2023)