Posted by me-but-not-me on June 16, 2000, at 11:32:57
In reply to Re: Dry mouth..any tips that may help?, posted by Cindy W on June 16, 2000, at 10:41:18
Deb,
I agree with Cindy that you should make sure it is not something more serious first. I have dry mouth from all the ADs I am on, and while I need water with my meals, I don't choke or anything like that.
As for dry mouth from ADs, there is a product called Salix (and there are probably other brands as well) that helps promote saliva production. I use them frequently- they are little pills that melt on your tongue, they have a sort-of citrus flavor. I also usually have a glass of ice chips by my side. That helps too. I steer away from the sugary cough drops because they are so bad for my teeth, and I don't like the taste of the sugar-free ones!
Hope this helps : )
Shelley
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