Re: teeth grinding drug?- Sharon

[Guest guest]

Hi Dedee,

The only drug I can think of might be Cogentin. It is classified as a

" antidyskinetic " . It is used to treat Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome

and

the " adverse effects " of certain nervous system drugs. The docs have

suggested it for to control the drooling that is related to the

Risperdal,

Zyprexa that he takes. We have held off because it can also have some other

side

effects [like constipation]. What I would suggest is that you find out the

name of the drug and then do your own research on it. Then you can make an

informed decision about whether you want to give it to your child. Believe me,

I know more about the drugs that takes and that we have elected not

to give him than I ever thought I would know or want to know!! LOL

Terry

Mom to , 17 yr., ds/asd

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In a message dated 2/9/2004 10:01:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,

walkinwild@... writes:

The reason I didn't do it was because teeth grinding isn't a major issue with

us. When she is sick it gets worse, but we believe that it's one of her

sensory problems. Plus, He seemed to be pushing the drugs, " take this for ADHD,

this for Tics, this for bruxism " , We want to see what SI therapy does for her.

Maddie used to grind horribly. We did the SI therapy and it worked. I

bought mouth massagers and I was very diligent about getting in there and

massaging her cheeks every time I found her doing it. Course, she was a lot

younger then...if I did that now, she'd probably give me a good wollop!!! ;-)

Donna

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Sharon, I was wondering what exactly does the drug do though? do you remember?

was it a sedative or what? does anyone else have experience w/ a drug for teeth

grinding? I wouldn't want to give him a sedative, but if there is something else

I would at least like to learn more about it. I worry so about his teeth!

therapy has not helped this issue.

DeDee

Re: New/returning member ) and a few questions

Sharon, my son also grinds his teeth terribly, but we have always been told

there was nothing we could do about it. what RX was he going to give you for

this? what was the down side? why didn't you use it?

DeDee

and he said he could write a script for her teeth grinding (which we did not

do!!)

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[Guest guest]

Dedee,

Sorry, I don't recall him saying how it would affect the child and we don't see

him until next month again. I can ask my husband if he remembers any other

details. Sorry I can't be more specific, I know how it is when you are

concerned about something with our dear children.

Sharon