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Anyone know what works better than salagen for radiation xerostomia?

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Many doubt: The value (benefit/cost) of sialagen - i don't use it. Best is to avoid xerostomia by parotid protection/avoidance, some advocate ethyol, more costly and more toxic. We don't have a cost effective remedy, .

Answered 10/3/2016

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