Question 1

does metronidazole cause dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Possible: But more commonly it will cause metallic taste in your mouth.

Question 2

what are medicine for dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Biotene: Most patients who have dry mouth need to drink plenty of water and are at risk for having extensive dental decay.

We often prescribe high concentration fluoride, mipaste, renew or over the counter Fluoride like act. 

Biotene is a system that has been shown to help people with dry mouth.

Question 3

what are ways to eliminate dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Many medications can cause dry mouth. You may ask your physician or dentist for a saliva substitute and rinse for dry mouth condition. Also drink more clean pure water and keep a bottle with you at all times. Dry mouth can cause rampant tooth decay.

Question 4

how come i have a really dry mouth today?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth: There are many things that can cause a dry mouth, from medications, to dehydration, to anxiety and fear, to neurologic and other diseases affedting salivary glads.  I suggest you see your family doctor to investigate further.

Question 5

what to do for dry mouth because of taking clonopin?

Accepted Answer

Products: Most recommend a sugarless candy/gum (lemon flavor).  Suck on ice chips.  Mouth lubricant/moisturizer.  Saliva substitute.  Sip on water throughout the day.  Increase frequency of brushing and flossing.  Avoid alcohol mouth rinses.

Question 6

what are dry mouth and thrush?

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Infection: Simply put, dry mouth is the lack of a normal amount of saliva in your mouth while thrush is an overgrowth/infection of they yeast that is a normal inhabitant of your mouth.  Both can have similar symptoms.

Question 7

dry mouth and eyes. could i have sojourns?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: These are two important findings in Sjogrens.  Check with your ophthalmologist or a rheumatologist for other clues to this diagnosis.

Question 8

i have a very dry mouth and dry eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dry  mouth: If your eyes and mouth feel as dry as a desert, there are many possible causes, such as bad air quality and certain medications. But if you have long-lasting, uncomfortable dryness in your eyes and mouth, along with fatigue or pain and swelling in some of your joints, you may have a condition called sjögren’s syndrome. See your physician to do several tests to make a diagnosis.

Question 9

can drinking too much herbal tea cause dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if out has one of the natural forms of Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) in it like mahwan.

Question 10

spironolactone -- are  dry mouth and nausea normal side effects?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Dry mouth yes as this drug is used to control edema but is potassium sparring. Dry mouth yes so be sure to brush, floss and use a rx Fluoride to help prevent decay. Nausea can occur if you are not keeping yourself well hydrated during exercise. Please see your md to address these side effects.

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