Management of SSRI-Induced Jaw Clenching (Bruxism)

Initial Management Strategy

• The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and American family physician recommend that SSRIs should not be discontinued without addressing the underlying psychiatric condition, as they are prescribed for depression, anxiety, or OCD, which significantly impact morbidity and quality of life 1, 2
• The Journal of Urology suggests that abrupt discontinuation of SSRIs risks SSRI withdrawal syndrome and psychiatric decompensation, highlighting the importance of careful management 3, 4