In patients starting antidepressant therapy, is bruxism expected to be a short-term side effect or persist throughout the therapy duration?
Abstract
Bruxism is often a short-term side effect when starting antidepressants, notably SSRIs, and tends to resolve with management strategies such as medication adjustment or adjunctive treatments.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Treatment of Major Depression
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026