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. 2017 Jan 26;9(1):e1000. doi: 10.7759/cureus.1000

Table 9. Probability and Utility of Trigeminal Neuralgia Medication Side Effects.

Values based on a decision analysis by Spatz et al. examining which treatments for TN offer the best patient quality of life [78].

Description Value SD
Probability    
  no medication complications 0.176 0.092
  mild–moderate medication complications 0.514 0.144
  severe medication complications 0.311 0.126
Utility    
  no medication complications 0.940 0.010
  mild–moderate medication complications 0.912 0.037
  severe medication complications 0.774 0.148