Carbamazepine and sciatica.
Carbamazepine is useful in the management of various painful conditions. The mechanism of its action is not known. Whatever its mechanism, Carbamazepine appears to have a good chance of relieving painful disorders with episodic, flashing pain. Two cases of sciatica responding favourably to carbamazepine are presented in detail.
Lovell
J
J
Medical Ward, Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta, New South Wales.
D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012585:Sciatica / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002220:Carbamazepine