Posted by ed_uk on August 17, 2005, at 4:54:14
In reply to Re: Can Narcolepsy ADHD Co-exist??, posted by zeugma on August 16, 2005, at 18:24:30
Hi Z :-)
>Have you heard many stories about Dexedrine causing dry mouth?
Dry mouth and dry throat seem common with amphetamines :-(
>That may seem like a trivial concern, but my mouth is in serious pain!
It doesn't seem trivial at all!
>Are there any prescription meds for this condition?
There are (cholinergic) tablets to stimulate saliva production eg. pilocarpine (Salagen) and cevimeline (Evoxac).
The manufacturer of pilocarpine suggests caution in......'underlying cognitive or psychiatric disturbances. Cholinergic agonists, like pilocarpine hydrochloride, may have dose-related central nervous system effects.'
Sugar-free chewing gum and saliva substitutes can sometimes to relieve xerostomia.
~ed
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