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No medication is without side effects, but Tegretol has been around for ages, so it's long term impact is known.

As an older drug, available generically, it also has the advantage of being significantly cheaper. It's important to remember that newer replacement drugs aren't always superior. Drug companies push them because patent protection makes them far more profitable.

Nerve pain is difficult to treat and your husband may have to try a few medications, before finding the one that is most effective for him.

Should he come off Lyrica, it is important to taper down slowly, under medical supervision. Lyrica does create dependency.

Hi Carlociaglia,

I agree with the above quotes from Hockey, but would like to add that I get some relief from neurological pain with Lidocaine Infusions and oral Ketamine coupled with Opiates.

I hope your husband finds the right treatment soon,

Dave.