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A member asked:

Can fluoxetine give a dry sensation in the back and top of the throat? or could it be lanzoprazole?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Yes: Many meds can do that. There is a thing called Biotene which is very helpful for dry mouth. Comes in many different formulations, all OTC.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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