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Jaw Clenching

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jwh01
jwh01

Hi, I've been on 100mg of Sertraline for around seven months, I still get jaw clenching, anyone else after all this time still get this, I don't have it constantly, but sometimes I have to say to myself stop clenching,

John

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  • tammy39856
    tammy39856 jwh01

    Posted

    I have been on Sertraline for about 6 weeks, when I first started I would wake myself up clenching my jaw.  It has let up alot, but I do still find myself clenching my jaw often.  I am hoping this goes away as the rest of the side effects have let up day by day.

    Good luck!

    • jwh01
      jwh01 tammy39856

      Posted

      Hi Tammy, this is probably the only side effect I have, it's not as much as it used to be, but I notice it from time to time, and have to tell myself to stop.

      John

  • kerry56645
    kerry56645 jwh01

    Posted

    Yep I get this it's worse when I go up a dose or when I've just woken up, I do it without l knowing then catch myself doing it

    • jwh01
      jwh01 kerry56645

      Posted

      Hi Kerry, yes I also get it worse in the morning, and have to tell myself during the day, stop this, I could be talking to someone, sitting in a meeting, whatever and have to tell myself, but it's worth it because Sertraline has helped my anxiety, and I feel much better, in fact when come back from holiday, I'm going to speak to my GP about tapering off !!

    • kerry56645
      kerry56645 jwh01

      Posted

      Pleased to hear that you feel well enough to start coming off the pills that's great x

  • suzanne23014
    suzanne23014 jwh01

    Posted

    Haven't experienced this from Zoloft but I do have the same problem with anti nausea meds to the extent I'm not allowed to take them anymore.Hope things improve for you,take care 

  • dayne84005
    dayne84005 jwh01

    Posted

    I still get this after 4 months, my partner says it's really bad in my sleep. He said he didn't even know it was possible to grind my jaw that loud!

  • GodsServant
    GodsServant jwh01

    Posted

    Hi John, I have this too. As a matter of fact, I grind my jaws so hard in my sleep! that I started having a slight receding gum line. I have a dental mold that I should wear in my sleep but I am too lazy. I don't know what to say except I noticed when I am more relaxed I don't clench my jaws as much. 

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