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Hi, I have been getting jaw pain and headaches since starting prozac 20mg.
Is there anything I can do about this? I have been taking advil, and it seems to help a little bit, but not much.
The prozac is helps me a lot, but I might switch because its causing the pain.
Have you heard of this before?
Hi Erica.
I am sorry you are experiencing this unpleasant side effect.
I went through a bought of bruxism while I was on several antidepressants, and I know it can be painful.
I would suggest talking to you doctor to see if lowering the dose would help, also see about adding Buspar in a low dose, as it seems to have some effect on alleviating SSRI induced bruxism and TMD pain.
Take care.
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I have researched and studied medicine, pharmacy, psychology and biology in college, through medical journals and research studies, I also have personal knowledge of the side effects, interactions and uses of many drugs for: antidepressants, alternative depression treatments, sleep aids, ADD, ADHD, psychiatric meds, weight loss, fibro, thyroid (Armour) versus synthetic, endocrinology, HRT, natural homeopathic drug interactions, toxicology, steroids, blood pressure, anxiety, birth control pills, Migraines, headaches, pain medications, TMJ, antibiotics, sinus and otolaryngoloy medications, as well as Immune therapy and allergy treatments, and many more. I would like to extend my knowledge and exerience to you, and offer advice so please don't hesitate to ask if you have a question. Every question is important, and no question is too difficult.
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