Posted by jflange on October 28, 2002, at 17:47:50
In reply to Bruxism, Clonazepam, Buspar, posted by Toast on October 28, 2002, at 11:49:25
Toast:
I was intrigued by your post because I experience some of the same symptoms (bruxism and panic-induced upset stomach).
I think the BuSpar and the clonazepam are a good start, but I really do believe that if panic disorder is the issue you are trying to address with medication, you might want to think of adding an SSRI at some point. BuSpar has its charms as a monotherapy to address persistent, low-grade anxiety (also in tandem with a benzo as you are doing), but it has been a much more effective treatment for me as a supplement for Zoloft in my case. This is especially true for the panic-related stomach problems. I never found BuSpar alone (or with a benzo) to be truly helpful for this... and anyway, I don't think BuSpar even has the indication for panic disorder, just for GAD. At the same time, I found taking an SSRI alone tended to exacerbate that anxious queasiness. I tried a few of them but never Paxil, which some say works well for panic. But now I have been very pleased with the BuSpar + Zoloft regimen, and recommend it highly for the symptoms you describe.
As for the bruxism, I just dropped some money for the hard (not soft) nightguard from my dentist. It apparently trains the jaw not to clench. I have never found that benzos alleviate it!! Too bad.
jflange
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