Q: I have been on Norvas and Atenol for high blood pressure. Is dry mouth a common
side effect? I developed two large cavities. Also what do you recommend for dry mouth?
A: Both of your blood pressure medicines can cause a dry mouth. It would be a good idea to have your dentist speak to your doctor. If your dentist feels the cavities are a result of your dry mouth, your doctor may want to change your blood pressure drugs or change when and how you take them. Chewing sugarless gum can help stimulate saliva production so your mouth will feel less dry. For more information about dry mouth go to this page on the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
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There is an OTC gel for dry mouth put out by biotene. It is called Oral Balance and is available at most drug stores including Walmart. Have water available at all times, if possible, helps too. Good luck
I also have dry mouth due to medications. I use biotene mouthwaSH AND TOOTHPASTE IT HELPS. i ALSO TAKE AN ALLERGY PILL BUT I CHANGED TIMES AND IT HELPED
I also have dry mouth due to medications. I use biotene mouthwash and toothpaste. I hope this helps you.
Sucking a boiled lemon sweets helps trememndously. I don’t know if they are called boiled sweets in the US, but it’s the hard sweets which you can suck for ages I mean.