Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 101050

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Can Lamictal cause bruxism?

Posted by Bob on March 31, 2002, at 0:21:15

I'm taking Celexa, and it's causing tightness in my jaw. About a week ago, I added a smidge of Lamictal (only about 12.5mg/day), and it seems that the tightness is getting worse. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

Re: Can Lamictal cause bruxism? » Bob

Posted by JohnX2 on March 31, 2002, at 0:51:14

In reply to Can Lamictal cause bruxism?, posted by Bob on March 31, 2002, at 0:21:15

> I'm taking Celexa, and it's causing tightness in my jaw. About a week ago, I added a smidge of Lamictal (only about 12.5mg/day), and it seems that the tightness is getting worse. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

I got tension headaches/bruxism on Zoloft and also high dose Lamictal (maybe its the same phenomina).

Antidotes : mouth guard,Topamax,Buspar,Serzone,Klonopin

pinch of Topamax is very effective.

John

Re: Can Lamictal cause bruxism? to: Bob

Posted by Morgana on April 1, 2002, at 0:00:41

In reply to Re: Can Lamictal cause bruxism? » Bob, posted by JohnX2 on March 31, 2002, at 0:51:14

I've been grinding my teeth all my life, so it's hard to say with any degree of certainty...but I did not notice any increase in grinding when starting lamictal. I still take it. 200 mg 2x day.

Note on mouthguards - you can pick up a 'sports' guard at any pharmacy and see if it helps. It's cheaper than going to the dentist straight away.

Good Luck,

Morgana, BPII - Nardil and Lamictal

Re: Can Lamictal cause bruxism? » Bob

Posted by Zo on April 3, 2002, at 1:10:26

In reply to Can Lamictal cause bruxism?, posted by Bob on March 31, 2002, at 0:21:15

When I went up too fast on Lamictal, yes. Just fine, when I backed off and increased *much* more slowly.

Zo

Re: Can Lamictal cause bruxism? to: Bob

Posted by Art Keon on March 11, 2004, at 18:46:38

In reply to Re: Can Lamictal cause bruxism? to: Bob, posted by Morgana on April 1, 2002, at 0:00:41

I'm looking for medication to end grinding which I now do during the day as well. Now wear a day guard as well as a night gaurd. I need help.

Thanks,

Art

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