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Systematic review of pharmacotherapy for atypical facial pain: evaluation of pain reduction, depression, anxiety and quality of life.
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Alshammari AF, Alassaf HM, Madfa AA, Alshammari SS, Shaikh S, Abed HH, Alqarni AA, Alshammary FL, Alkurdi KAAbstract
Atypical facial pain (AFP) is a chronic condition characterized by persistent facial pain without clear clinical signs, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. Common pharmacological treatments include antidepressants, anticonvulsants and neuromodulators, but their effectiveness remains uncertain, necessitating a systematic review to guide clinical practice.