Is there no answer for dry mouth from meds? popsycles?!
Tried candy, fruit, popsicles, and even cut back on meds!. Nothing is working!. Do you have any other answers!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
The first thought would be to talk to the doctor who prescribed the meds that are causing the problem!. He/she might be able to change the medication to reduce the side effect!.
You might also try talking to your dentist!. He/she might have some ideas your primary doctor would never think about!.
Check the aisle of your drug store - or give them a call!. There are some OTC products designed to help diabetics with dry mouth!. They might help you out, too!. Here's the Biotene website:
http://www!.laclede!.com/
This site recommends avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco:
http://nihseniorhealth!.gov/drymouth/trea!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You might also try talking to your dentist!. He/she might have some ideas your primary doctor would never think about!.
Check the aisle of your drug store - or give them a call!. There are some OTC products designed to help diabetics with dry mouth!. They might help you out, too!. Here's the Biotene website:
http://www!.laclede!.com/
This site recommends avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco:
http://nihseniorhealth!.gov/drymouth/trea!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com