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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 3, 2023 | Replies (621)Comment receiving replies
@cblue this site from Mayo Clinic says pretty much the same thing; that cevimeline stimulates your own glands to produce saliva versus artificial saliva which many people have to use.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cevimeline-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20062661?p=1. Your dentist says the saliva produced is not adequate to protect your teeth. Have you asked him what he would suggest you use in addition to cevimeline?
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I'm on cevimeline and all it's doing right now is producing an unfortunate side effect of cold sweats. Has anyone has success on this medication?
Ps the oral pathologist confirmed it is saliva from my own glands. I’m just having trouble getting it to work consistently and when it does, it makes me nauseous often.
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I am relying more on oral pathologist. Mostly same thing I've seen other places. Careful brushing regimen, including floss. Once a day use prescription tooth paste, more frequent cleanings with dental hygienist (not all can afford this).. possibly a flouride treatment at each dental cleaning at the office.
What has been others experience.