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Posted by toughgirl on September 4, 2004, at 9:37:46
Hey all. Just wanted to say hi and talk to some others about the lex side effects.
Posted by toughgirl on September 4, 2004, at 9:46:13
In reply to introducing myself....new to lex, posted by toughgirl on September 4, 2004, at 9:37:46
I was also wondering if many people where having jaw clenching problems on lex and how long it takes before it goes away. I would love any suggestions to help this go away. Thanks
Posted by boomarang on September 4, 2004, at 12:02:19
In reply to Re: introducing myself....new to lex, posted by toughgirl on September 4, 2004, at 9:46:13
i started jaw clenching problems on lexapro and even tho i've been off for 6 months i still have them. could be tmj or something non related.
Posted by Mariposa on September 7, 2004, at 15:09:05
In reply to Re: introducing myself....new to lex, posted by boomarang on September 4, 2004, at 12:02:19
Yes this can be annoying, will lessen but for some like myself it doesn't go away. Currently 16+ mos. now @40mg, and still have this clenching. If I notice I can make self stop, and it's not nearly as bad as it was in the beginning. Something I CAN put up with as Lex has helped me in many other ways.
Good Luck!~~~8|8
Posted by heyjude on September 9, 2004, at 21:02:49
In reply to Re: introducing myself....new to lex, posted by Mariposa on September 7, 2004, at 15:09:05
I'm new to Lexapro as well. Only been on for 3 days. Today I couldn't stop yawning most of the afternoon. I think that's why my jaw hurts today. Also very tired feeling but can't sleep well. I've never been on medications so I hope these s/e's are temporary or I don't want to be on them.
Posted by Mariposa on September 11, 2004, at 15:05:48
In reply to Re: introducing myself....new to lex, posted by heyjude on September 9, 2004, at 21:02:49
> I'm new to Lexapro as well. Only been on for 3 days. Today I couldn't stop yawning most of the afternoon. I think that's why my jaw hurts today. Also very tired feeling but can't sleep well. I've never been on medications so I hope these s/e's are temporary or I don't want to be on them.
These are typical se's, most go away in 2-3 wks. May take 6-8 wks. before you feel *improvement*.
Hang in there, it does get better!~~~8|8
Posted by sexylexy on September 14, 2004, at 15:24:53
In reply to Re: introducing myself....new to lex, posted by heyjude on September 9, 2004, at 21:02:49
Hey Lexaproers,
My name is Lexy, there is a big group of us over on the social babble website who take lexapro, we mostly talk over there however, sometimes...a lot of times our medicine talk turns a little social and supportive so Dr. Bob asked us to go to social babble. Please come over and join us we would love to have you. Look for names like Mystic, Mrs. C, Trucker, Jlynne, Anxious Babe, Bride2be, Sexylexy ect. Hope to see you!!
Lexy
Posted by FLaLa on September 15, 2004, at 21:30:16
In reply to Re: introducing myself....new to lex, posted by Mariposa on September 11, 2004, at 15:05:48
Yes, I clench my jaws on Lexapro, too. In fact, I was on Zoloft prior to Lexapro and that's when it started for me. I only clench my jaws at night, though, during sleep. I would wake up with a sore jaw and wondered what was going on, finally after my regular dentist visit, it was brought to my attention that I was doing some serious teeth-grinding in my sleep - hence the tired jaw. After about 2 yrs. on this, I'm still grinding and clenching...so for me, at least, it does NOT subside. Both my dentist and my psych. recommend sleeping with a bite guard, but I just don't want to deal with that. Maybe it will help you, though - if it is that bothersome.
Good luck and best wishes.
Posted by FLaLa on September 15, 2004, at 21:31:21
In reply to Jaw clenching, posted by FLaLa on September 15, 2004, at 21:30:16
Posted by sunshine211 on September 18, 2004, at 9:56:14
In reply to Jaw clenching, posted by FLaLa on September 15, 2004, at 21:30:16
ahhh the jaw clenching. I didn't put two and two together for a while. I thought I had chewed my gum like a cow or got some chips stuck in my teeth, flossed too hard, whatever.
tooth-pain, headaches and raw cheeks were all from clenching/biting while sleeping. This doesn't happen all the time so I can deal. But when I notice it starting again I make a mental note before bed. This is weird, but I put my tongue between my teeth (lightly) and somehow it keeps the clenching at bay.
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