Gabapentin and pregabalin are anticonvulsant medications commonly used to treat trigeminal neuralgia and other forms of neuropathic pain. They reduce excessive nerve excitability, although individual responses vary and some people may develop reduced effectiveness over time.
Treatment should always be individualized. Depending on response and tolerability, clinicians may adjust the dose, switch between gabapentin and pregabalin, or combine medication with other evidence-based therapies such as nerve blocks, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary pain management.
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