Atypical Facial Pain
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2025.
Atypical facial pain usually occurs on one side of your face. The pain is often constant, and may be aching, burning, throbbing, or stabbing. The pain may be felt in your nose, eye, cheek, temple, and jaw. You may also have headaches.
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Contact your healthcare provider if:
- Your symptoms get worse, or you develop new symptoms.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
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Treatment options
The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Medicines:
- Medicines such as antidepressants, antiseizure medicines, or muscle relaxers may be used to decrease pain.
- Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.
Follow up with your doctor as directed:
Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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