Tegretol is the classic drug for TN. It helps the majority of sufferers from it. I tried it, but it made me too tired. I do respond strongly to meds though, so I am not a good one to go by! Many patients do just fine with it for treatment of TN and seizures. Good luck! Hope it works. I have my fingers crossed for you. Just be positive going in.....if you plan on the side effects, you will have them! The mind is a powerful thing! I have treated many patients on these meds (I am a paramedic) and I always ask them how the meds make them feel (in a professional way, of course, as part of their "history". Very easy to ask, "Do you have any noticeable side effects from your meds?" Always looking for first hand info! My doctor and I normally share what I discover.... Just anecdotal info for him, but this stuff is always interesting in medicine.) Most of the patients say that they get used to it and learn to deal with it.