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How To Treat Restless And Sleepless Nights That Have Caused After Taking TMJ Medications?

as mentioned by doctor, i have TMJ discorder thatswhy i have a severe pain which starts from cheek (near ear) to head (above ear). Further, they have suggested hifenac MR tablet. Now i have started the same and got restless nights without sleep. is it something unusual? what to do?
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the drug what you are taking might cause sleeplessness sometimes...you can switch on to tablet piroxicam 20mg, twice daily on first day and once daily for next 6 days...it will reduce the pain in the TMJ... if you feel too restless or too anxious you can take a antianxiety drugs after consulting a oral physician...i hope my answer will help you..
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How To Treat Restless And Sleepless Nights That Have Caused After Taking TMJ Medications?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the drug what you are taking might cause sleeplessness sometimes...you can switch on to tablet piroxicam 20mg, twice daily on first day and once daily for next 6 days...it will reduce the pain in the TMJ... if you feel too restless or too anxious you can take a antianxiety drugs after consulting a oral physician...i hope my answer will help you..