Posted by Simcha on October 6, 2002, at 10:16:09
In reply to Re: Treat Bruxism? Topamax, Neurontin, or Klonopin? » Simcha, posted by Ritch on October 5, 2002, at 22:08:28
>Simcha, I have found that Neurontin or Topamax gives me a better "quality" of sleep than Klonopin. My pdoc has mentioned recently that Klonopin (and other BZD's) tend to reduce the amount of "deep-restful" sleep that you get. The *kicker* (pun intended!), is whether or not those two meds could help with bruxism (or restless legs) better than Klonopin. I get restless while I sleep while on Wellbutrin (I tend to toss and turn a lot and not sleep soundly). Klonopin helps, but I can add just 100-200mg of Neurontin at bedtime and sleep without tossing. Topamax is a little long-acting and I tended to sleep *too* soundly and take too long to wake up in the morning, though. Zoloft gave me restless legs really badly while I slept. I would have sheets, pillow, covers, all twisted around on the floor when I woke up and I would feel tired all day. Reducing SSRI would help the bruxism, but I would be tempted to keep everything the same and just add on 300mg of Neurontin at bedtime.-Mitch
Mitch,
Thanks for the response! :)
I cannot afford to reduce the SSRI. I need it for various reasons. Adding Neurontin makes sense. I do have a question about its weight-adding potential. I've already added 30lbs. on meds...
Thanks,
Simcha
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