Question 1

i need help what medication causes dry mouth?

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See details: There are too many to list. Tell us what meds you are taking and then someone can advise you if one may be causing your problem.

Question 2

how do i treat dry mouth caused by medication?

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Dry mouth meds: You should talk to your doctor, have him change the meds if your dryness is so bad you can not tolerate it.

Question 3

is there any medication available that deals with dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actually you can get artificial saliva. First, check with your physician or pharmacist about any medications you are taking that can be causing this possible side effect. There may be an alternative that minimizes this problem.

Question 4

i have very dry mouth for a long time and a very salty mouth  why would this be my medications are not causing this?

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Start by: Consulting with your primary care physician who can take a complete and thorough medical history, personally examine you, and try to determine the cause. There are many medical conditions that can cause this.

Question 5

why might it be that my seizure medication makes me have a dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: For some medications, this is a side effect. Read the information label, or you can look up the side effects via an internet search engine.

Question 6

how can i treat dry mouth caused by my add medication?

Accepted Answer

Gum, hard candy: In addition we used to make up a very dilute Pilocarpine solution to swish around in your mouth.

Question 7

what are the side effect of the medication used to treat dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Some bad, some not: Serious advrse reactions may include; arythmia, hypotension, brochospasm, allergic reaction, and  dehydration. Common reactions include; excessive sweating, nausea, rhinitis, diarrhea, excessive salivation, headache, GI upset, tremor, to name a few.

Question 8

is there prescription medication i could take for dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oral pilocarpine (Salagen) and civemiline (Evoxac) are the two most commonly used precription meds for a dry mouth.

Question 9

i'm on lots of medication and i'm feeling absolutely awful. i have blurre vision dry mouth twitches etc and i don't know what to do. i'm on oramorph?

Accepted Answer

See physician: I would suggest discussing your concerns with your physician.  The medications may need some altering in type or dose... Or you may need help dealing with how you feel..  Best wishes.

Question 10

can my anxiety be causing me to have a dry mouth/throat? i'm not on any medications.

Accepted Answer

Definitely, yes: symptoms are not a sign of illness, they are the mind's ability to produce the "flight or fight" response which gives rise to many physiological changes include heart palpitations, nausea, weakness in legs, tingling, dry mouth, speech impairment, tremor and sweating. Depending on the cause of your anxiety symptoms, your health care provider can provide you with treatment options.

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Is there any medication available that deals with dry mouth?

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I have very dry mouth for a long time and a very salty mouth why would this be my medications are not causing this?

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Why might it be that my seizure medication makes me have a dry mouth?

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How can i treat dry mouth caused by my add medication?

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What are the side effect of the medication used to treat dry mouth?

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Is there prescription medication i could take for dry mouth?

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I'm on lots of medication and i'm feeling absolutely awful. i have blurre vision dry mouth twitches etc and i don't know what to do. i'm on oramorph?

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Can my anxiety be causing me to have a dry mouth/throat? i'm not on any medications.

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