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Can methylphendiate be the cause of frequent white painful taste buds?
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Xerostomia is: dry mouth. and symptoms may include: Dryness or stickiness in mouth, thick/stringy saliva, bad breath, difficulty chewing/speaking/swallowing, dry/sore throat or hoarseness, dry/grooved tongue, a changed sense of taste. Up to 35 % of patients taking stimulant medications may experience dry mouth. Mouthwashes, especially ones with xylitol, can help. Sugarless candy to moisturize. Best regards.
Answered 11/27/2017
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