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Unknown why really bad dry mouth and dry tongue. withdrawing from abilify, (aripiprazole) taking trazodone for sleep. took dif. antipsychotics which messed up bodyb4

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Dry mouth: The medications that you are on can cause a dry mouth. Dry mouth can cause severe tooth decay. See your dentist for help with this. Generally avoid high sugar and acid foods and drinks. Try biotene products to help your mouth feel better. Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol in them. Use a humidifier at night. Dentist can prescribe prevident or mi paste.

Answered 2/25/2014

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Dr. Mark Iacobelli answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Common Side Effects: These medications all can have the side effects of decreasing salivary flow. Consider artificial saliva as a temporary fix. Do not use sugar containing mints or hard candy to stimulate salivary flow as that can cause rampant decay. Consider getting back to the physician for alteration of your medications that is better tolerated by your system.

Answered 2/28/2014

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