Tic Douloureux (cont.)
Medical Author:
Julie Dixon, MD
Coauthor:
Lisa Chan, MD, FACEP
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Ruben Olmedo, MD
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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James Ungar, MD
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When to Seek Medical CareCall your doctor when the prescribed medications are not controlling the pain, or if you develop new symptoms. Because tic douloureux is a pain-only syndrome, the development of new symptoms may warrant additional evaluation. Go to a hospital's emergency department if you experience symptoms such as fever, redness of your face, or dizziness. These symptoms may not be related to your condition and may signify another illness. If your prescribed medication is not relieving the pain and your doctor is not available for advice, go to the hospital. Must Read Articles Related to Tic Douloureux
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a pain syndrome recognizable by the patient's history alone.
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