Craig R. DuBois, M.D. - A variety of medications
Joseph K. Vaughan, Jr., M.D. - Medications and dosages for facial pain
Carie Boyd, R.Ph. - Brand name vs. generic medication
Joseph K. Vaughan, Jr., M.D. - Brand name versus generic drugs
Donald R. Nixdorf, D.D.S., M.S.- Treatment for Burning Mouth Syndrome
Joseph K. Vaughan, Jr., M.D. - Multiple Sclerosis & facial pain syndromes
Craig R. DuBois, M.D. - Postherpetic Neuralgia medical treatment
Craig R. DuBois, M.D. - Trigeminal Neuralgia & periods of remission
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Medication Types

Usually anticonvulsants (AEDS) are the first prescribed medication for most facial pain disorders.  The particular drug chosen may depend upon the standard practice for the practitioner who is prescribing.

See Medication Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia chart for specific details on medications used to treat trigeminal neuralgia.

Pain Management: Pharmacological Approaches  
http://www.healingchronicpain.org/content/introduction/conv_pharm.asp

Pain Management: Pain Medications
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pain-relievers

Topical Medications for Orofacial Neuropathic Pain: A Review
http://jada.ada.org/cgi/content/abstract/131/2/184

Organizations

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