Posted by SLS on April 25, 2009, at 19:00:19
In reply to Re: jaw clenching--likely culprit?, posted by sowhysosad on April 25, 2009, at 18:31:46
Yes, too much serotonin can produce bruxism and muscle tension. I have not researched what are the mechanisms involved, though. Still, I think it is good to arrive at decisions empirically rather than theoretically. For me, bruxism has sometimes been a prelude to a favorable response, after which the bruxism disappears. I wouldn't guarantee you such an outcome, but sometimes it is worth persisting with a drug trial if the initial side effects are tolerable and potentially transient.
How do dopaminergic neurons become "depleted"?
- Scott
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