Comparison b/w Carbamazepine vs Oxcarbazepine in Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Comparison of Carbamazepine and Oxcarbazepine In the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

In this Study investigator is comparing the effectiveness and outcomes of two drugs used un the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia , Carbamazepine vs Oxcarbazepine

In this open pilot open label randomized controlled trial, Investigator is comparing the effectiveness and outcomes of two drugs used un the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, Carbamazepine vs Oxcarbazepine , hypothesis would be that oxcarbazepine has equal or better outcomes comparatively with less side effects

• Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18-60 years
  • Either gender
  • TGN diagnosis for ≥2 weeks (according to ICHD-3 criteria¹)

Exclusion Criteria [Expanded]:

• Other cranial neuralgias
• Prior surgical treatment for TN
• Hepatic/renal dysfunction
• Epilepsy
• Pregnant/lactating women
• Drug allergy or intolerance
• [Expanded] Uncontrolled hypertension
• [Expanded] Psychiatric disorders