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What Causes Chronic Pharyngitis While On Ativan And Dexilant?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Question: Could any of these drugs cause chronic pharyngitis:
Dexilant?
Ativan?
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Ativan causes dryness of throat which can result into chronic pharyngitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

In my opinion , Both these drugs Dexilant & Ativan directly doesn't cause chronic pharyngitis . But Ativan (lorazepam) causes dryness of throat which can result into chronic pharyngitis .

If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
take plenty of fluids ,
Use antiseptic Mouth Wash twice daily &
continue antibiotic as advise by your doctor .

Consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustment .

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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Dr. Krunal Karade

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What Causes Chronic Pharyngitis While On Ativan And Dexilant?

Brief Answer: Ativan causes dryness of throat which can result into chronic pharyngitis Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern. In my opinion , Both these drugs Dexilant & Ativan directly doesn't cause chronic pharyngitis . But Ativan (lorazepam) causes dryness of throat which can result into chronic pharyngitis . If I were your treating doctor , I would advice take plenty of fluids , Use antiseptic Mouth Wash twice daily & continue antibiotic as advise by your doctor . Consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustment . You will get relief . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.