Symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to what happens normally following childbirth. They include difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, excessive fatigue, decreased libido, and frequent mood changes.
If your horse needs a topical medication along with a pain reliever, your veterinarian may have you apply a dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, solution. DMSO is quickly absorbed through the skin and is especially good at relieving swelling, as it pulls moisture from tissues.
Gabapentin (Neurontin) and Pregabalin (Lyrica) for trigeminal neuralgia. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is less effective in relieving the pain of trigeminal neuralgia and is often given in addition to carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine when pain persists. Gabapentin, especially at lower doses, has fewer side effects than the other medicines, and blood tests do not need to be monitored frequently.