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Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Question: I have dry mouth at night. I take Flomax which I stopped. My condition improved but not totally. Any advice?
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This should decrease in a few days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Yes, Flomax (Tamsulosin) does cause a dry mouth (xerostomia) as a side effect.

2. This is a reversible side effect and should subside in a few days.

3. Other common causes such as mouth breathing (snoring), dehydration, acid reflux should be ruled out.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Mouth

Brief Answer: This should decrease in a few days. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. Yes, Flomax (Tamsulosin) does cause a dry mouth (xerostomia) as a side effect. 2. This is a reversible side effect and should subside in a few days. 3. Other common causes such as mouth breathing (snoring), dehydration, acid reflux should be ruled out. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.