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Have A Yellow Coating On My Tongue. Dentist Suggests Hairy Tongue. Started After Taking Valtex. Have Lupus. Suggestions?

I have a yellow coating on my tongue. I went to see my dentist and she stated that it was called black or hairy tongue She stated to brush with hydrogen peroxide and water. It has been almost 4 weeks now. It started after I started taking Valtex for Shingles. I also have lupus and was on Prednisone at the same time. I am also on Plaquenil.
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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these are the effects of medicines you are taking
most likely fungus increased by gerd
take antifugal tablets
apply antifungal mouth paints
antacid gels tds
and lotof warm water
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Have A Yellow Coating On My Tongue. Dentist Suggests Hairy Tongue. Started After Taking Valtex. Have Lupus. Suggestions?

these are the effects of medicines you are taking most likely fungus increased by gerd take antifugal tablets apply antifungal mouth paints antacid gels tds and lotof warm water