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Having problems with dry mouth possibly from medications
Aging Well | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Thank you, will the coconut oil help for the overnight dry mouth? During the day I am fine. Can I get a really good coconut oil at the grocery store? How would I know the best kind? Yes, I am sure my dry mouth is caused by the drugs I am taking. I would love to wean myself off both Cyclobenzaprine and Gabapentin. I think I am overdosing on medicines that are causing my night dry mouth. Besides Cyclo and Gaba I also take Hydrochlorothazid 25 MG and Bupropion 200 These four drugs all cause dry mouth. I feel like the poster child for dry mouth. LOL Before my fall I took only 3 medicines and I was thinking of weaning off my Buproion (happy pill) then. I would have had only my highblood pressure and thyroid then. My horrific fall has changed me so much. I do hate taking so many drugs. Hugs and prayers are good for this poster child. Thank you
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Yes. you can get a good coconut oil at the grocery store or Whole Foods. I can't find my coconut oil to give you the brand name. Yes, it should help with the dry mouth at night. You can do the pooling more than 1 time a day. I was told this by a dental hygenist. It also kills bacteria in the mouth. I agree that your meds are causing the dry mouth. Biotene mouth wash is also good for dry mouth, drinking lots of water is good as well. I have the opposite problem...hyersalivation! I could open my mouth and water the front yard. LOL! Medication is a double edged sword with the side effects isn't it? You have a blessed day!