Posted by Sunnely on January 29, 2002, at 18:11:53
In reply to SSRI/Effexor induced agitation question?, posted by Mr. Scott on January 27, 2002, at 20:12:06
It could be "bruxism," technical term for teeth-grinding. SSRIs and other serotonin-boosting drugs have been reported to cause this problem. The exact reason is unclear. Reportedly, trial of buspirone (BuSpar) alleviates this problem.
> AS with Zoloft and Prozac, and even to some extent Serzone...
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> 75mg of Effexor makes me feel like I want to grind my teeth down to the root, or rip off my skin strip by strip! It makes me very agitated!!!!!!
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> neither manic nor panic characterizes it well.
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> What do you think this is and what should be done about it?(underlying anxiety disorder or bipolar disorder or just a side-effect?!)
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Scott
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