Question 1

how can i relieve the cough and dry mouth/throat that seems to happen every time i take trozodone. it prevents me from sleeping.

Accepted Answer

Avoid trazodone: Likely side effects to the trazodone.
If you tell your prescriber they can choose a different medication that will help you without these problems.
We usually do not treat side effects of a drug with another drug. This starts poly pharmacy and is not good therapy.

Question 2

what should i do to prevent a nervous dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Relax: Dry mouth can be a serious problem.  Drink water. Biotene has a line of products specially made for this problem, they have a mouthrinse, gels, toothpaste.  Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol. Chewing gum can stimualte saliva, make sure it is sugarless or xylitol gum. Decay is a problem with dry mouth so talk toyour dentist about using prevident tooothpaste or mi paste to prevent decay.

Question 3

what can i do to prevent waking up with a really dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Breatth trough your : Stop breathing to your mouth.If you breath to your mouth is because you jhave a nasal obtruction, correct that first and you will be breathing through your nose.The dry mouth will disappear.

Question 4

what's the best way to prevent bad breath and dry mouth first thing in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Brush and eat: Obviously brushing thoroughly will remove the film that has collected on your teeth overnight. An additional source of breath malodor in the morning is sometimes referred to as "hungry breath" and comes from the stomach. Eating something small, especially a bread product will eliminate it quickly. If neither works, get your mouth examined for a specific dental problem like decay or gum disease.

Question 5

my question is what causes dry mouth while sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Mouth breather: Usually waking with a dry mouth is caused from breathing through the mouth or sleeping with your mouth open. However, some medications can cause dry mouth, if you don't think you are a mouth breather. Is there a medication you take at night before bed?  If so, talk with your pharmacist about whether dry mouth is a side affect.

Question 6

why do i get a dry mouth while sleeping? i drink water when i awake in middle of night when these symptoms are present

Accepted Answer

The : The simple answer is a dry mouth while sleeping is caused by a lack of saliva, and from sleeping with your mouth open. You can try drinking water throughout the day and evening  to keep yourself hydrated. This should help. If the problem persists or occurs during the day, you might be dealing with another issue, and you would likely benefit from a visit to your primary care provider.

Question 7

why is it i cant sleep for more than 2-3 hrs at a stretch and i wake up with dry mouth. thanks.

Accepted Answer

? OSA: (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) can be the cause, you may need sleep medicine evaluation, but start with your primary doctor, also try to reduce weight if you are overweight or obese, best wishes

Question 8

my brother have problem of dry mouth and bitterness during sleep at night , because that he got broken his sleep at night ?

Accepted Answer

Mouth Breathing: Some patients with sleep apnea who snore or breath through there mouth will dry their mouths out at night.   A hydrated mouth is less susceptible to dental decay because saliva is an acidic buffer.   Consult a dentist about some appliances he might wear at night  like a snore guard.  A dentist can also recommend some products that may help keep him hydrated overnight like biotene.

Question 9

i have dry mouth, i'm 56 female, it's really bad at night mostly . during the day i drink constantly, i rarely sleep with my mouth open, still happens?

Accepted Answer

Sjogren's: A dry mouth like you describe can happen for several reasons. The most common is due to medications - diuretics, antihistamines and blood pressure medications are the most common causes. A second potential explanation is a disease called sjogren's, where the immune system wipes out the salivary glands. It would be best to discuss this issue with your primary care physician.

Question 10

i'm having final exams my sleep schedule isn't well and recently i had this sudden heavy body feeling i also have a dry mouth from time to time but these symptoms seem to get better with rest but the heaviness feeling still scares me it feels like i'm not

Accepted Answer

Stress: Heavy emotional stress and lack of sleep give you those sensation. Get 8 hours of sleep, drink water but not caffeinated drinks like coffee or soda which dries you

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How can i relieve the cough and dry mouth/throat that seems to happen every time i take trozodone. it prevents me from sleeping.

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What should i do to prevent a nervous dry mouth?

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What can i do to prevent waking up with a really dry mouth?

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What's the best way to prevent bad breath and dry mouth first thing in the morning?

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My question is what causes dry mouth while sleeping?

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Why do i get a dry mouth while sleeping? i drink water when i awake in middle of night when these symptoms are present

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Why is it i cant sleep for more than 2-3 hrs at a stretch and i wake up with dry mouth. thanks.

A member asked:

My brother have problem of dry mouth and bitterness during sleep at night , because that he got broken his sleep at night ?

A member asked:

I have dry mouth, i'm 56 female, it's really bad at night mostly . during the day i drink constantly, i rarely sleep with my mouth open, still happens?

A member asked:

I'm having final exams my sleep schedule isn't well and recently i had this sudden heavy body feeling i also have a dry mouth from time to time but these symptoms seem to get better with rest but the heaviness feeling still scares me it feels like i'm not

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