NSAIDS
Drug Treatments for Facial Neuralgias

Disclaimer.

 NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are painkillers such as aspirin. Such painkillers are considered completely ineffective for "typical" TN.

However, TN is rarely "typical". Atypical forms of TN are more likely to respond to these drugs. NSAIDS can sometimes be helpful, at least indirectly in that they reduce swelling and thus possibly pressure on the trigeminal nerve. Therefore, they often appear to be used in varying doses in combination with other drugs. The side effects are for the most part relatively mild compared to the other drugs used for TN. Stomach irritation is the most common problem.

General information is available at

UW: NSAIDS. Compiled by the University of

Positive experiences

"The pain is completely gone except for occasional "twinge" a few times each week....I have no side effects that I consider important enough to mention." [Drugs used are Lodine and amitriptyline]. "Ann".