Deltachange
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Some History: I am a healthy nineteen year old adult male. I was diagnosed with ADHD and chronic depression when I was thirteen. Welbutrin was used to treat both, however it was discontinued four years ago when I had my depression under control. Recently with potential jobs with Fire departments and ambulances, I wanted my ADHD under control completely and got meds.
Story: I was prescribed Dexadrine Generic: Dextramphetamine. Fifteen mgs once daily. The medication was like the difference between night and day. It was amazing but I noticed that I was clenching my jaw unconsciously and called the doctor, who said to discontinue without explanation.
So my question is, did I figure out what happened to me since jawclenching/Bruxism isn't listed anywhere for side effects?
I think it was Bruxism secondary to Serotonergic Re-uptake Inhibition.
I came to that conclusion after several hours of research on dopamine, serotonin, and norepinepherine. Basically as I understand it the stimulants cause norepinepherine to be released to the brain where it triggers the flight or fight response and increases dopamine levels in the part of the brain responsible for focus. However the increase in the dopamine and norepinepherine levels cause serotonin to not be processed as well/as quickly.
Serotonin is used in the chewing process to activate neurons. So my theory is that the serotonin increase due to not being processed caused the neurons to be in a permanent state of activation, and caused my jaw clenching.
If you have any questions feel free to ask because this is my personal case, and I am going back to the psychiatrist today to try new medication.
Thank you for your time.
Story: I was prescribed Dexadrine Generic: Dextramphetamine. Fifteen mgs once daily. The medication was like the difference between night and day. It was amazing but I noticed that I was clenching my jaw unconsciously and called the doctor, who said to discontinue without explanation.
So my question is, did I figure out what happened to me since jawclenching/Bruxism isn't listed anywhere for side effects?
I think it was Bruxism secondary to Serotonergic Re-uptake Inhibition.
I came to that conclusion after several hours of research on dopamine, serotonin, and norepinepherine. Basically as I understand it the stimulants cause norepinepherine to be released to the brain where it triggers the flight or fight response and increases dopamine levels in the part of the brain responsible for focus. However the increase in the dopamine and norepinepherine levels cause serotonin to not be processed as well/as quickly.
Serotonin is used in the chewing process to activate neurons. So my theory is that the serotonin increase due to not being processed caused the neurons to be in a permanent state of activation, and caused my jaw clenching.
If you have any questions feel free to ask because this is my personal case, and I am going back to the psychiatrist today to try new medication.
Thank you for your time.
