Posted by Cypress08 on August 11, 2005, at 20:51:06
In reply to Re: Jaw tension yawning, posted by haddsl on August 11, 2005, at 9:22:25
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexaril) is a prescription muscle relaxer often prescribed for TMJ problems. It only comes in 10 mg tablet. I take it only at night, but some people take it up to 3 times a day. Another med that works for this is SOMA or Carisoprodol, which is a 350mg tablet I believe. I have taken that one too. Honestly, they make a huge difference in the clenching. I have fewer headaches and feel better rested. Also, usually when I take one of these I don't dream at all. This is a plus for me because I have always had very vivid dreams that sometimes make my sleep experience less than restful. Be careful the first time you take one of these. The first time I took a Flexaril I took it at nine o' clock at night, and it made me almost catatonic until 2:00 pm the nest day. I tolerate it more now, but I still have to take it no later than about 9:00 pm so I can get up for work at 6:00 am and not feel hung over or foggy.
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