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Suggest Remedies For Chronic Dry Mouth
Question: I have chronic dry mouth but am confused as this is A New problem. Take lots of medication including Prozac, cyclobenzaprine, dulcolax for constipation from bad IBS, klor con (potassium) and famotidine (Pepcid). But I have taken medication for years. I use biotene spray, oral rinse and suck on lemon drops (my doctors suggestions). This makes me want to stop all medication. Help!!!
Brief Answer:
Sjogrens is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is possible that you have developed Sjogren's syndrome. It is an autoimmune condition that affects the salivary glands.
You can read more about it here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sjogrens-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-0000
You need to see a rheumatologist to get evaluated for this.
Your doctor's suggestions are good ones.
The most likely medication contributing to the problem is the cyclobenzaprine so I would try getting rid of that one first, with your doctor's assistance. Perhaps he/she can find another muscle relaxant that is not so drying.
Please be aware though that the meds may have nothing to do with the problem, but they can make it worse. Please try to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Sjogrens is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is possible that you have developed Sjogren's syndrome. It is an autoimmune condition that affects the salivary glands.
You can read more about it here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sjogrens-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-0000
You need to see a rheumatologist to get evaluated for this.
Your doctor's suggestions are good ones.
The most likely medication contributing to the problem is the cyclobenzaprine so I would try getting rid of that one first, with your doctor's assistance. Perhaps he/she can find another muscle relaxant that is not so drying.
Please be aware though that the meds may have nothing to do with the problem, but they can make it worse. Please try to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can I stop taking the cyclobenzaprine cold turkey? I have taken it for more than a year and never had this problem before.
Brief Answer:
depends upon how much you take
Detailed Answer:
If you are taking it once a day I would cut it down to half for a few days then stop. If you are taking it several times a day then you probably need to consult your prescribing physician about how to taper off and what to use for a replacement
Best wishes to you.
Dr. Robinson
depends upon how much you take
Detailed Answer:
If you are taking it once a day I would cut it down to half for a few days then stop. If you are taking it several times a day then you probably need to consult your prescribing physician about how to taper off and what to use for a replacement
Best wishes to you.
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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