Every medication can have side effects, and people respond to medications differently. If you take medication for migraine attacks and notice side effects, it is useful to keep notes on what you took, when, and how you felt afterwards, and bring them to your next appointment. Migraine is diagnosed by a physician, and your physician is the right person to review your medications.
Questions you may want to ask your physician
• Are the side effects I notice common with this medication, and should I keep taking it?
• How many days a month is it reasonable to take medication for attacks?
• Could frequent use of pain medication be adding to my headaches?
• What other options could we discuss if side effects continue?
Some people with frequent headaches also clench or grind their teeth, or have jaw pain. If that sounds familiar, mention it to your physician and to your dentist. At Nabeta Dentistry, Dr. Jared Nabeta, General Dentist, can assess your jaw joint and chewing muscles for TMD, including headache related to TMD, and share findings with your physician.
To book a consultation, call Nabeta Dentistry at (905) 639-6701 or request an appointment online at NabetaDentistry.com/appointment-request. Dr. Jared Nabeta, General Dentist, assesses jaw pain and TMD, including headache related to TMD. Treatment for migraine is offered only for migraine diagnosed by a physician, in coordination with the patient’s physician.