Bruxism possibly induced by venlafaxine.
OBJECTIVE
To report a patient with bruxism possibly induced by the antidepressant venlafaxine.


METHODS
A 62-year-old man developed severe bruxism that began 2 weeks after starting a therapy with venlafaxine because of depression and anxiety. After venlafaxine withdrawal, bruxism improved gradually and disappeared 2 months later.


CONCLUSIONS
Bruxism should be considered as a possible adverse effect of venlafaxine.
Alonso-Navarro
Hortensia
H
Department of Neurology, Hospital Virgen de la Concha, Zamora, Spain.
Martín-Prieto
Manuela
M
Ruiz-Ezquerro
Juan José
JJ
Jiménez-Jiménez
Félix Javier
FJ
D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002012:Bruxism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003511:Cyclohexanols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D003511:Cyclohexanols; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride