Posted by sid on January 10, 2002, at 14:05:22
In reply to Re: Med to fight bruxism?, posted by ST on January 1, 2002, at 19:56:06
My doc advised me NOT to take valerian for bruxism with Effexor XR. She received info that says it affects neuro-transmitters, but in what way? It's is not clear. So ultimately you may get more or less of the effect of your medicine than intended.
> Sid-
> Once I started Effexor XR I noticed my jaw being tense in the morning and noticed my teeth clenched in the middle of the night. So I take a Valerian capsule (or two) before I go to bed and it has disappeared.
> Here's some info about it:
> http://www.1001herbs.com/valerian/
> -Sarah
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