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On amitriptilyine for headaches for months developed involuntary jaw snapping shut making teeth clash and biting mouth came off medication but still happening ? should i be concerned ? history of twitching making me worry its als or parkinsons ?

Q: on amitriptilyine for headaches for months developed involuntary jaw snapping shut making teeth clash and biting mouth came off medication but still happening ? should i be concerned ? history of twitching making me worry its als or parkinsons ?

: How long have you been off the medicine? This medicine takes a while to completely get out of your system so, if it has only been a few days, it may take longer for this effect to resolve, if it is from the medicine. If it continues, see a neurologist to determine what the etiology is and what the treatment would be. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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How long have you been off the medicine? This medicine takes a while to completely get out of your system so, if it has only been a few days, it may take longer for this effect to resolve, if it is from the medicine. If it continues, see a neurologist to determine what the etiology is and what the treatment would be. Good luck!

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Answered 9/18/2023

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A member asked:

On amitriptilyine for headaches for months developed involuntary jaw snapping shut making teeth clash and biting mouth came off medication but still happening ? should i be concerned ? history of twitching making me worry its als or parkinsons ?

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