When trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed, the initial treatment approach typically involves medical methods. In the management of typical trigeminal neuralgia, antiepileptic drugs like carbamazepine and neuropathic pain medications such as gabapentin are commonly preferred. These medications aim to alleviate the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia and can effectively control symptoms in some cases. However, they may not provide sufficient benefit for every patient. As medical treatments generally offer only symptomatic relief, the underlying disease may progress, and an increase in dosage might be required over time. Additionally, these medications can have side effects such as drowsiness and fatigue, though the side effect profile can vary from patient to patient.