title: Reports of SSRI-associated bruxism in the family physician's office.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Recently, the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been associated with the occurrence or worsening of bruxism. The aim of this study was to obtain a first indication of the prevalence of SSRI-associated bruxism reported to family physicians, the main prescribers of SSRIs.
  
  
  METHODS
  A questionnaire, with questions about prescription rate, already registered adverse reactions, and bruxism-related side effects of 4 different types of SSRIs, was sent to all family physicians in greater Amsterdam (n = 391).
  
  
  RESULTS
  With a response rate of 42.5%, frequent observations of already registered side effects were found. In addition, 5 family physicians (3.2%) reported the occurrence of bruxism in relation to the use of SSRIs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of SSRIs might be associated with the occurrence of bruxism. A case report is provided that corroborates this suggestion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Function, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands. f.lobbezoo@acta.nl
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lobbezoo
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: van Denderen
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Verheij
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naeije
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002012:Bruxism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D017374:Paroxetine / Q000009:adverse effects; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D017374:Paroxetine; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors