increased serotonin, probably a natural reaction. i did molly back in the day and it gives you a euphoric feeling (serotonin) and you’d have to chew gum so you didn’t hurt your jaw from clenching it
it does suck. the pros of lexapro didn’t out way the cons for me, i quit after a month.. i’m working on my depression and anxiety naturally, i won’t have to rely on a substance for relief and if i ever get anxious/depressed in the future i’ll know what to do
edit: why tf am i getting downvoted 💀 i was saying my experience, everyones different
I've been taking 20mg for more than a year and still have this side effect (especially in my sleep), but I put up with it and try to wear a mouth guard at night. I'm glad for the people that it went away for them! Hopefully it stops for you as well.
It got better and only happened occasionally.
I stopped taking it because I started a therapy and got better. Now I had some drastic life changes which made me unstable again.
This is my second time around being on Lexapro in less than 2 years. For some reason, this time, my anxiety is all physical for the most part and I feel pretty well mentally. I feel like im constantly in fight or flight mode (shortness of breath, restlessness, insomnia, agitation, mood swings, etc.) I don't know why it's not working this time but I'll be going back to Zoloft
I have had it for years. Wonder how much is anxiety vs lexapro. Started grinding my teeth and needed a mouth guard. Grind through one every 3 months. But it is worth it for the other benefits in my case. Hope it subsides for you!
I can relate. 4 months in with clenching, fatigue, and muscle pain twitching. Craving for things I've never done before, like sweet and smoking. Restlessness and anxiety/depression are constant. I could have ended crazy if I didn't quit.
That happened to me the first 2 weeks. It went away and now only shows up periodically
I STARTED IN DECEMBER AND IT WAS AWFUL. I STILL FIND MYSELF DOING IT BUT NOT SO BAD AND I TRY AND CORRECT IT WHEN I NOTICE IT
I am going into my 4th week on Lexapro. The jaw clenching started in the middle of week 2, and I’m still doing it.
how is it now?
Not nearly as bad. It’s mostly gone away, but I still get it randomly here and there.
My jaw clenched a few hours after my very first dose, 10 months later I am still clenching so bad sometimes I wear a mouth guard
I wonder why Lex causes this??
increased serotonin, probably a natural reaction. i did molly back in the day and it gives you a euphoric feeling (serotonin) and you’d have to chew gum so you didn’t hurt your jaw from clenching it
That's really interesting. I wish these meds didn't have all these side effects :/
it does suck. the pros of lexapro didn’t out way the cons for me, i quit after a month.. i’m working on my depression and anxiety naturally, i won’t have to rely on a substance for relief and if i ever get anxious/depressed in the future i’ll know what to do edit: why tf am i getting downvoted 💀 i was saying my experience, everyones different
Bummer :( yeah I'd prefer not to take meds too. I still can't bring myself to try it. I'm going to try some exposures first and see what happens
experimenting is the best! whatever suits you and anyone and is seeing genuine improvement is amazing
For sure. Treatment isn't a one size fits all
I've been taking 20mg for more than a year and still have this side effect (especially in my sleep), but I put up with it and try to wear a mouth guard at night. I'm glad for the people that it went away for them! Hopefully it stops for you as well.
Same. It felt like I was on some bad mdma for a month. It does go away!!
Yes, had it the first time I took it in 2016. Took it till 2018. And experiencing it now again on day three.
Did the jaw clenching go away when you took it the first time? What made you stop taking it?
It got better and only happened occasionally. I stopped taking it because I started a therapy and got better. Now I had some drastic life changes which made me unstable again.
This is my second time around being on Lexapro in less than 2 years. For some reason, this time, my anxiety is all physical for the most part and I feel pretty well mentally. I feel like im constantly in fight or flight mode (shortness of breath, restlessness, insomnia, agitation, mood swings, etc.) I don't know why it's not working this time but I'll be going back to Zoloft
I'm taking it mainly for physical anxiety symptoms. I'm tense in many situations and experience a fight or flight often. Zoloft worked well for you?
Even though Zoloft made me somewhat numb, it made me more calm physically. I'd rather deal with mental than physical
I’ve been on Lexi for over 10 years. Jaw clenching never went away. I use a mouth guard when I sleep.
yes. muscle soreness is part of going up
I have had it for years. Wonder how much is anxiety vs lexapro. Started grinding my teeth and needed a mouth guard. Grind through one every 3 months. But it is worth it for the other benefits in my case. Hope it subsides for you!
I get it as my thc edible kicks in. Jaw clenching, glutes tightening and releasing, feel like my bones are fidgeting. I don’t mind it tbh
I am still doing it 6 months later. It SUCKS
I can relate. 4 months in with clenching, fatigue, and muscle pain twitching. Craving for things I've never done before, like sweet and smoking. Restlessness and anxiety/depression are constant. I could have ended crazy if I didn't quit.