Table 1 Demographics data and clinical characteristics of the patients
Characteristic | Value, n (%) or median [IQR] |
|---|---|
Gender | |
Male | 3 (23.1) |
Female | 10 (76.9) |
Age (years) | 60 [53,62] |
Weight (kg) | 56 [50,62] |
Body mass index (kg/m²) | 22.2 [20.8, 24.5] |
Duration of pain since diagnosis (months) | 48 [36,60] |
Affected side | |
Left Right | 4 (30.8) 9 (69.2) |
Affected trigeminal branch | |
V2 branch V2 + V3 branches | 8 (61.5) 5 (38.5) |
Trigger area | |
Intra oral Zygomatic area Cheek | 9 (69.2) 3 (23.1) 4 (30.8) |
Analgesic use history | |
Carbamazepine Gabapentinoids Lamotrigine Nortriptyline | 10 (76.9) 11 (84.6) 1 (7.7) 1 (7.7) |
Side Effects from medication | |
Nausea/vomiting Drug allergy Sleepiness Dizziness | 7 (53.8) 2 (15.4) 2 (15.4) 6 (46.2) |