A 35-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe, sharp, stabbing pain in the right cheek and jaw, lasting for a few seconds at a time. Th...

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A 35-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe, sharp, stabbing pain in the right cheek and jaw, lasting for a few seconds at a time. The pain is triggered by touching his face, chewing, or cold wind. Neurological examination is normal. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

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Carbamazepine

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Gabapentin

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Amitriptyline

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Pregabalin

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Oral Sumatriptan

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Trigeminal Neuralgia