Posted by yxibow on August 6, 2009, at 16:30:40
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding?, posted by bulldog2 on August 6, 2009, at 14:18:53
> > What causes teeth grinding on meds such as Effexor or Pristiq or other SSRIs SNRIs?
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> > I just started Pristiq and I notice some tension in my jaw. I already wear a night guard, but I am wondering if I can counter this side effect with more Seroquel or Klonopin or some other drug to calm the clenching feeling.
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> When I started zoloft developed tmj and broke most of my molars. Very painful. Swallowed them in my sleep. Klonopin was very helpful. Try not to swallow any broken teeth as you may choke on them. Spit them out.
>I'm saddened that that happened to you... I have a particular rare phenomenon due to Seroquel that causes a lot of tics.... but it hasn't been that hard....
If things get that hard, please definitely consider a night guard, and if you can't isolate or come to terms with an informed decision as to whether the benefits outweigh the risks of medication, maybe something else has to be substituted.
Not to scare the original poster at all... I mean the above story sounds particularly strong and rare; bruxism is common, usually leaves slight traces a dentist can notice and if necessary in the future can be bonded but I can't say for you -- I would weigh what the medication does best for you versus your symptoms.
-- Jay
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