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What medication may reduce severe night-time bruxism? eating thru guards. already take 10mg flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) for neck oa.

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Etiology: Usually medications in this situation is only acting like a "band-aid" so it's important that you go to someone with advanced training in not only treating but diagnosing.

Answered 5/6/2019

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Not drugs...: I usually treat these issues with occlusal splints coupled with a steroid for the first week of splint therapy. This works with 99% of cases. A properly-fabricated occlusal splint will do much more than any pill.

Answered 3/17/2015

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Dr. Steven Bender answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Varies: Medications such as gabapentine, Clonazepam and clonadine have been shown to decrease sleep bruxism. Also in severe cases, onabotulinum toxin a has been shown to provide temporary help.

Answered 3/17/2015

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