Having problems with dry mouth possibly from medications

I'm having the same problem to. Constantly! Keep me up, food doesn't taste good which causes me to eat.

Then there's the neuropathy going on. Brushing my teeth sensitiveness so is the rest of my body hurts so what can you do.

Sorry to hear you are having issues with hair loss. I am on a whole cocktail of meds, including levothyroxine - and right now I do not have a hair loss issue. In my experience, I have had hair loss over different times in my life, after I have had major surgerys... general anaesthetic - have you had any surgerys?

Thank you for your message. I have gained and lost weight all my life and never have I lost my hair. Weight Watchers allows a slow pace to lose weight so I am ruling that out for now. My doctor has checked my thyroid out not so long ago and says that 's fine. (Levothyroxine 150 MCG) I am thing that out for now. I do take Bupropion 200 MG (Happy Pill) I don't think that is it. I was taking that way before my fall. Plan to go off that also sometime. Yes, my doctor did tell me she never heard of hair loss with Gabo. I really don't like taking all these drugs. Did your hair ever grow back? If after I wean off the drugs I am still losing my hair then I will try something else. Thanks for info.

Update. I went the Biotene products way for dry mouth. Toothpaste, mouthwash, lozenges, and mouth spray. Water and spray seem to be working. Does anyone know if Gabapentin or Cyclobenzaprine cause hair loss? I seem to be "shedding" a lot of hair. I have to figure out what in my body is doing that. I have started weaning off Gabapentin. Down from 3 100's to 2 a day for 2 wks then one tab for 2 wks. If my hair is still shedding then I will get off Cyclobenzaprine. My doctor says I had such a traumatic shock to my body and losing weight on WW she thinks hair is falling out because I am not getting enough red meat in my diet. I think it's those pills! We shall see. I can't have my hair falling out!
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I understand. We have to remember that usually we will not have the thick hair we had in our teens-40's when we are in our 60's+. Yes, my hair came back but it took a while. I thought I was going to go bald I had so much hair loss! I recommend a good shampoo like Pureology & the conditioner. It's expensive but a little goes a long way. I also like Nexxus shampoo/conditioner with protein infusion (it's cheaper than Pureology). Do not wear your hair up a lot or in a tight ponytail as this can cause the hair to thin as well as it puts stress on the hair. Try not to wear it up when you go to bed...more stress on the hair. I shampoo less often and use a very wide toothed comb to get the tangles out after I shampoo and condition... leaning over and combing gently. Do not blow dry your hair or use a curling iron as much if you can help it. Let it air dry if you can. Use a good mousse like Joico or Kenra to make it look thicker right after you towel dry your hair. Lightly Massage it into your hair all over. Let it dry before you style your hair. Do not apply too much or you will get buildup and your hair will be stiff. Try not to use hairspray if you can help it. I personally could not tell a difference in taking biotin vitamins for hair loss. You may. I empathize as I know how it feels to keep seeing so much hair in the shower after shampooing and pieces of hair all over the place...even the pillow. I hope some of this helps you greatly. Praying for you & God bless you.

in reply to @catlove30 I too have dry mouth and use either Biotene Spray, mouthwash, gel and/or the lozenges sold specifically for dry mouth. The lozenges work the best. I can't think of the brand off hand, but they are in the same section as the Biotene products. Tic-Tacs work well too.

I most definitely will try the shampoos/conditioners and mousse. I understand about not having the same thick hair as when we were younger. I also know that I won't be able to color it now either. To go grey is horrifying to me. It just looks ugly growing out. I do hope I find out the cause soon. It's just a matter of elimation. The new drugs go first. If that doesn't work I will ask the the doctor if she could do a complete blood work up on me. Thanks for prayers and God bless you also

My hair is falling out also, but I blame it on aging. I’m 83, and was in pretty good health until diagnosed with PMR. But I have a Lupus type illness, and have dry mouth, oral sores, arthritis, etc. I believe all of this things attribute to hair thinning.

Did your primary care, dermatologist or hairdresser tell you not to color your hair? There are safe colors such as Madison Reed. You have to order this online. They have excellent reviews and the color has no harsh chemicals.
God Bless.