Posted by Bill L on February 6, 2002, at 10:59:17
In reply to Buspar for SSRI induced bruxism., posted by mikel on February 5, 2002, at 8:20:36
If you are not successful in stopping the bruxism, you should try a mouthguard. The dentist can make one for about $150 or $200. The problem is that some people spend the money and then find that they are too uncomfortable to wear at night. You could first try a mouthguard made for bruxism at the drug store for about $15. See if you can tolerate it when you sleep. Then decide if you want to keep using that one or have one made by a dentist.
> Anyone had any luck with treating SSRI induced bruxism with Buspar? SSRI's work the best for me, but Prozac, Celexa and Effexor all cause jaw pain due to bruxism exacerbating my TMJ. As soon as I go off the SSRI the jaw pain stops, but the depression returns. Tried Serzone, did not work as well on the depression. I am currently on low dose prozac(10mg), but still get the bruxism, so I am now starting on Buspar. What dose have people tried that worked and how long did it take?
> Any other meds people have tried?
poster:Bill L
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