Influence of Shaoyao Gancao decoction on quality of sleep and pain in patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Objective To investigate the influence of Shaoyao Gancao decoction on quality of sleep and pain in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. Methods 90 patients with trigeminal neuralgia were chosen as experimental subjects, and were randomly divided into a control group and a research group. The control group were treated with carbamazepine, and the research group with carbamazepine combined with Shaoyao Gancao decoction. After the treatment, the clinical effect, quality of sleep, pain, and adverse reactions were compared between these two group. Results The total effective rate was higher in the research group than in the control group (91.11% vs. 75.56%), with a statistical difference (P 0.05). Conclusion Shaoyao Gancao decoction for patients with trigeminal neuralgia can effectively improve their pain and quality of sleep and is safe and effective. Key words: Trigeminal neuralgia; Shaoyao Gancao decoction; Carbamazepine; Quality of sleep; Pain