Does Venlafaxine Cause Bruxism

Antidepressant-associated bruxism may occur in pediatric and adult patients, most commonly among female patients. Patients may develop symptoms with short-term and long-term antidepressant use. Fluoxetine, sertraline, and venlafaxine were the most commonly reported offending agents.

Can antidepressants cause TMJ?

Depression, ADHD, tinnitus and TMJ all cluster together, meaning that when someone has one, they are at increased risk for the rest. It is also true that antidepressants have occasionally been reported to cause tinnitus, and we know that they can cause teeth grinding, which can worsen TMJ.

Which medication can lead to bruxism?

Bruxism is an under-recognised adverse drug reaction particularly associated with use of antipsychotics and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. A recent systematic review of case reports found it was most commonly reported with fluoxetine, venlafaxine and sertraline.