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Can Taking Clindamycin Cause A Severe Dry Mouth?
i recently took clindamycin for 7 days because of a tooth infection. on the last day of taking clindamycin i developed severe dry mouth. is this directly linked to the clindamycin? will the dry mouh go away? is there anything i can do to get rid of the dry mouth?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Yes.Clindamycin can disrupt the salivary gland's function and cause dry mouth,altered taste sensation etc.When the offending drug is withdrawn,symptoms will resolve spontaneously.In your case as the course is already complete,no need to worry about it.In mean time,take frequent sips of water and try chewing gums.Avoid coffee and smoking which may aggravate the symptoms.Hope this information helps you.Take care.
Yes.Clindamycin can disrupt the salivary gland's function and cause dry mouth,altered taste sensation etc.When the offending drug is withdrawn,symptoms will resolve spontaneously.In your case as the course is already complete,no need to worry about it.In mean time,take frequent sips of water and try chewing gums.Avoid coffee and smoking which may aggravate the symptoms.Hope this information helps you.Take care.
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