Posted by Jedi on April 25, 2009, at 21:11:49
In reply to jaw clenching--likely culprit?, posted by raisinb on April 25, 2009, at 17:42:43
> For the last week my jaw/face has been KILLING me. It's constantly tight and painful and my teeth feel as if I've been grinding them all night.
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> The only med change I have had recently is going from 20 to 30 mg Lexapro (2-3 weeks ago). I haven't had this SE with Lexapro before. I'm also on 50 mg Zoloft, 1 mg Xanax PRN, and Lunesta 3 mg at night.
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> Is this anxiety or is it the increased Lexapro? I'm not sure whether to go back to the 20 mg or stick it out.Hi,
Clonazepam definitely helped my bruxism which emerged while using several different antidepressants. You have to weigh the pros and cons of long term, high potency benzodiazapine use.Be Well,
Jedi
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