When trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed, medication should be tried. Typical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia often involves anti-epileptic drugs such as carbamazepine and neuropathic pain medications such as gabapentin. Medications are used to reduce the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia. Currently, medication can effectively suppress the disease in some cases. However, in some patients, medication may not provide sufficient relief. Because these medications only suppress symptoms, the disease may progress while under medication, and increasing the dosage may be necessary. These medications have side effects such as drowsiness and fatigue, which vary from patient to patient.