Other anticonvulsants

Anti-seizure drugs have been used to treat nerve pain for many years, but if you use them, you may have to be monitored regularly by your doctor. Depending on your type of pain, your doctor may prescribe these other types of anticonvulsants.

Other anti-seizure drugs include:

• Carbamazepine
• Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal, Oxtellar XR)
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Valproic acid (Depakene)

Side effects may include:

• Liver damage
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Double vision
• Loss of coordination
• Drowsiness
• Headache

If you take some of these other anticonvulsants, you may need regular follow-up visits so that your doctor can monitor for side effects.