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Posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 24, 2009, at 16:24:47
Ever since my Pdoc increased my lexapro to 30mg 6 weeks ago I've been waking up with a sore jaw. I saw my dentist and he said I've REALLY been grinding my teeth and that he could make me a guard to wear at night but it would cost me $400-500. He also said that SSRIs are infamous for causing this.
Anything else to ease teeth grinding from SSRIs?
Thanks
Jerry
Posted by linkadge on July 24, 2009, at 16:32:46
In reply to Severe teeth grinding caused by SSRI?, posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 24, 2009, at 16:24:47
Hmm, thats tough. I personally have a bad jaw joint issue. My jaw gets locked. I am trying to avoid surgury. I had a hard time on the SSRI's.
If the increased dose really does help, then you may want to look at something to address this side effect. (5-ht2 blockade?)
If it doesn't you may want to look at a non serotnergic augmentation strategy (TCA augmentation?).
Linakdge
Posted by floatingbridge on July 24, 2009, at 22:34:28
In reply to Re: Severe teeth grinding caused by SSRI?, posted by linkadge on July 24, 2009, at 16:32:46
Hi Jerry,
My dentist suggested I look at night guards from the drug store. I have the same issue. Not as comfy, but cheaper. Good luck w/ this and your meds....
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