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What Causes Dry/ Acidic Mouth & Throat With Heavy Chest?

I'm A 37 year old male and am being treated with pegintron and ribavirin for hepatitis c.The last few days my mouth and throat have been really dry and acidic feeling,and it feels like I have a heavy weight on my chest and and frequent head aches.Do you know what this might be?
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Hey Hi,

You are taking antivirals for Hep-C,

Well according to me it could be gastritis related to drugs you are taking.

Have any antacid tablet for same, drink plenty of water.
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What Causes Dry/ Acidic Mouth & Throat With Heavy Chest?

Hey Hi, You are taking antivirals for Hep-C, Well according to me it could be gastritis related to drugs you are taking. Have any antacid tablet for same, drink plenty of water.