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What Causes Dry Mouth While On Lyrica And Alacyclovir?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Aug 2016
Question: I am taking valACYclovir and at bedtime I take one Lyrica. I am constantly thirsty. Is it caused by the meds?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lyrica

Detailed Answer:
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Looking over your medication the lyrica is the cause of your dry mouth. You have a choice, either you can stop the medication or continue it. If you decide to continue I would recommend that you use a mouthwash biotene that will help with dry mouth. Otherwise as long as you take it you will have a dry mouth

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What Causes Dry Mouth While On Lyrica And Alacyclovir?

Brief Answer: Lyrica Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns Looking over your medication the lyrica is the cause of your dry mouth. You have a choice, either you can stop the medication or continue it. If you decide to continue I would recommend that you use a mouthwash biotene that will help with dry mouth. Otherwise as long as you take it you will have a dry mouth I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions