Does anyone know about medication for temporomandibular disorders?

Meds for TMJ: Antiinflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen can be helpful in the management of temporomandibular joint and chewing muscle discomfort. Night time tooth clenching or grinding can be a source of temporomandibular and chewing muscle pain. A number of bed time medications can be helpful in the management of night time tooth clenching/grinding. An example is amitriptyline, used in very small doses.

No specific med. TMD: There is no specific medication for the treatment of tmd at this time. However, there are many protocols or therapies for the condition. One may also consult a dentist that is trained to treat tmd. At times the symptoms are related to the way your teeth bite together. If the bite is off, then that can affect the muscles of the jaw which in turn affects the joint complex with inflammation.

Multiple: There are many medications used and which medication used depends upon the diagnosis. Tmd is not a diagnosis but a group of disorders related to the tmj.

PAIN&MUSCLE RELAXANT: Pain medication, steroids and muscle relaxants most common.

TMD medication: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management.

May: NSAID, muscle relaxants, Botox, occasional steroids.