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What Causes Dry Mouth While On Prilosec?

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Posted on Sat, 3 Oct 2015
Question: I have been taking Prilosec, which has been helping me with my acid situation, but my mouth always feels dry as if i am de-hydrated. Tried drinking lots of water, but i still get dry mouth. Any suggestions? (FYI: I started taking Prilosec yesterday)
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Answered by Dr. Prashant (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
IF this is not working you can try an levosulphiride combination ppi

Detailed Answer:
With just medicines your problem may not be solved.
You need to try diet modification and avoid oily and spicy food
And also avoid alcohol and smoking if you have habit .
And consider tab nexpro-L daily in place of prilosec
Hope this information helps you
'thank tyou
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Prashant (5 hours later)
I dont eat oily/spicy foods, and also dont smoke/drink. Im an irganic freak and still dont understand how i ended up with these symptoms. Would you have an idea on how i have these acids? And also: is it possible that the meds take a few days before the dry mouth goes away? A pharmacist recommended PREVACID, but I dont know if I should continue switching without giving Prilosec a few days.
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Answered by Dr. Prashant (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
these symptoms can be due to stress and lack of sleep

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These symptoms occur not only because of food but also due to stress and lack of sleep .
If you try to correct those automatically even the symptoms will reduce .
you can also think of yoga ,walking ,jogging etc.
If you are fine with the medication what you were taking earlier, then please continue but take it over a period of 3 to 4 weeks daily and later taper it accordingly .
Do not take the tablet only when you have symptoms, rather take it continuously for 3 to 4 weeks irrespective of symptoms .
thank you
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What Causes Dry Mouth While On Prilosec?

Brief Answer: IF this is not working you can try an levosulphiride combination ppi Detailed Answer: With just medicines your problem may not be solved. You need to try diet modification and avoid oily and spicy food And also avoid alcohol and smoking if you have habit . And consider tab nexpro-L daily in place of prilosec Hope this information helps you 'thank tyou