JLCCJC (jlccjc at aol.com) wrote:
: My husband was just diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and was wondering
: if anyone out there has any experience with this. We know so little right
Tegretol usually takes 5-6 days to reach a steady state in the blood
stream. Alternately can take up to 1 week to clear the body after last
dosage. Teg is one of the first line drugs used w/Trigeminal neurlagia, I
If he is on it long term - Liver function tests, CBC and platelet cts are
in order as well as a trough (before dose - ie 12hrs) Teg level. Klonopin
is another option which works well. Same monitoring applies except drug
level. Teg is also used in severe shingles outbreaks as well.
The resident 'anticonvulsant" database due to child's seizure disorder
(he has trialed most all!) Cheers Kim Mayson
P.S. Cherly ...Yes I am up at 1:00 am - but went to bed at 4pm! Just eating
and then back to my comfy bed!
