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jaw clenching help - escitalopram combo

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adam06205
adam06205

I recently started taking escitalopram, im very happy with the way im feeling. The problem is i have severe jaw clenching.

Would a dose increase help?

Or could the doctor add another drug to counter the jaw clenching?

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  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 adam06205

    Posted

    What do you mean jaw clenching?
    • adam06205
      adam06205 lynne82155

      Posted

      sub conciously always clenching jaw and teeth chattering. During the day and night.

      I know its not anxiety it only started since i started the meds.

      Also my anxiety has more or less all gone now with the meds.

  • adam06205
    adam06205

    Posted

    sub conciously always clenching jaw and teeth chattering. During the day and night.

    I know its not anxiety it only started since i started the meds.

    Also my anxiety has more or less all gone now with the meds.

    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 adam06205

      Posted

      You could always call your doctor or a nurse on call to explain the side effects.  It also most likely your anxiety, we tense our muscles when we are stressed and anxious.  You might try to ride it out, because some side effects do wane, go away after awhile. 
    • adam06205
      adam06205 michaelall35712

      Posted

      Hi Michael,

      Thanks for that.

      I did go to see the doctor and he suggested a switch in medicine or ride out the next few days to see if it subsides.

    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 adam06205

      Posted

      Good to hear.  Keep in touch with you doctor.  These medications are touchy and people don't check in with the doctors as regularly as we should.  I have been guilty of that.  Of course I did not have insurance and had to pay cash.  But our mental health is just as important if not more than our physical health.  Wish you the best.
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