Dry mouth

Former Member

I just wondered if any of you know how to reduce the nasty dry mouth side effect of some medicines. My mouth is really dry and I have a really unpleasant taste in my mouth. I keep brushing my teeth and eating mints to get rid of the nasty taste. Does any one have any other remedies?

Former Member

i chew gum a lot...which i know isnt great for your stomach and my boyfriend tells me off for it but...it keeps saliva in ur mouth

Former Member

Try and find this stuff called Salix. Apparently it stimulates saliva O_o

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If you smoke, could try cutting that out.

Hmm... Try taking sips of water regularly by carrying a bottle of water with you or something -

Try using a mouth wash which is alcohol and peroxide-free -

Whilst trying to avoid salty foods. Also cut down on your caffeine and alcohol, if possible, as these increase water loss by triggering frequent urination, thereby causing further dehydration.

Former Member

I assume it's because of fluoxetine, which tastes vile.

Drink plenty of water, and brush your tongue when you brush your teeth. If you have a lot of water on board then your mouth won't dry up so much, though a slightly dry mouth does seem to be a common side-effect.

Former Member

Originally posted by Kermit
I assume it's because of fluoxetine, which tastes vile.

I've stopped fluoxetine. I'm on amitriptyline now tho and it tastes horrid.

I'll try brushing my tongue tho... I hadn't thought of that.

Former Member

I suck those things called 'aqua drops' because they are minty and juicy and make a nice taste in your mouth and keep them all watery
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Former Member

it's a very common side effect of amitriptyline, i had the same thing, especially when i first started taking them, but it did subside after a while though.

i used to have chewy mints.