side affects

[SoDark]

anyone have a remedy for drymouth side affect?

[Eccentrics]

Hi there,

Ah yes, dry mouth is an annoying one! Often it feels like there isn't much you can do apart from drinking lots of water, which is of course the top remedy. There are some other things that you can try though. Personally I find eating something with a strong taste helps me to salivate - like a strong mint, a sour sweet, or something spicy. Have you tried anything like that? For non-nom times, carrying around some chewing gum, mints or anniseed balls might just do the trick.

- Holly

[SoDark]

Thanks, I've been carrying around a water bottle for six months due to dry mouth from Lithium but just started Aderrall and this is just rediculous. Gum seems to be the best so far.

[Eccentrics]

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Originally Posted by SoDark

Thanks, I've been carrying around a water bottle for six months due to dry mouth from Lithium but just started Aderrall and this is just rediculous. Gum seems to be the best so far.

Hmm, is it getting in the way of things?
If it's really being a pain in the butt try mentioning it to your psych / GP / whoever perscribed you with it. They may be able to give you some professional tips, recommend some kind of hydrating drink or, if it really bothers you, change meds to something hopefully less mouth-drying. :)