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How Can Severe Dry Mouth While On Lomotil Be Treated?

Hello, I recently had my colon out and was given Lotromil for diaherra. Within 4 months the dry mouth was so bad my teeth with decaying and falling out. I did not know what was causing it b/c I have MS and was on several other meds but my mouth was not ever dry like that until the ileostomy. So I stop taking it and no more dry mouth but I eat anything and it goes right to the bag, which means I am not getting much nutrients from what I eat. Any suggestions?
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Dry mouth can occur due to a number of causes like Severe dehydration, Side effects of medications if you take any, Salivary gland dysfunction, Nerve damage supplying salivary glands, Oral infections like thrush, Sjogren's Syndrome etcetera.

Damage to teeth is due to dry mouth as the flushing action of debris and bacteria is reduced due to reduced saliva causing increased decay of teeth.

-For dry mouth chew sugarfree chewing gums.
-Drink plenty of water.
-Avoid regular mouthwash and use specialized mouthwash that are formulated for dry mouth patients like Biotene.
-You can also instil artificial saliva drops.
-Suck tart candies as it also stimulates saliva flow.

If does not improve, then consult an Oral physician and get evaluated. You can be advised medicines like Pilocarpine for improving saliva flow.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can Severe Dry Mouth While On Lomotil Be Treated?

Hello, Dry mouth can occur due to a number of causes like Severe dehydration, Side effects of medications if you take any, Salivary gland dysfunction, Nerve damage supplying salivary glands, Oral infections like thrush, Sjogren s Syndrome etcetera. Damage to teeth is due to dry mouth as the flushing action of debris and bacteria is reduced due to reduced saliva causing increased decay of teeth. -For dry mouth chew sugarfree chewing gums. -Drink plenty of water. -Avoid regular mouthwash and use specialized mouthwash that are formulated for dry mouth patients like Biotene. -You can also instil artificial saliva drops. -Suck tart candies as it also stimulates saliva flow. If does not improve, then consult an Oral physician and get evaluated. You can be advised medicines like Pilocarpine for improving saliva flow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora