A patient suffers from trigeminal neuralgia. What antiepileptic agent may be used to treat this disorder?
A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
B) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
C) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
D) Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
B
Feedback:
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is prescribed to treat trigeminal neuralgia. Phenytoin is not administered for trigeminal neuralgia. Fosphenytoin is not administered for trigeminal neuralgia. Ethosuximide is not administered for trigeminal neuralgia.
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