Table 4.
Summary of dose of carbamazepine and therapy adherence of TN patients
| Dose | Treatment without improvement | Treatment with improvement | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 mg/day |
34 |
55 |
0.620 |
| 800 mg/day |
33 |
71 |
|
| >800 mg/day |
9 |
15 |
|
| Discontinuation due to side effect |
11 |
6 |
0.568 |
| Discontinuation due to interventional or surgical treatment | 6 | 4 | 0.448 |