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What Causes Hypersalivation While On Amitriptyline?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017
Question: ENT DOCTOR
I CONTACT YOU BEFORE ABOUT MY PROBLEM WITH HAVING A PROBLEM WITH TO MUCH SECRETIONS GOING IN TO MY AIRWAY INSTED MY STOMACH. I HAVE TRACHIOSTOMY AND I AM USING HYOSCINE PATCHES 1mg 72hrs 1.5mh AND AMITRIPTYLINE 50mg.
I GET A BUILD UP SALIVAN IN MY MOUTH I SWALLOW AND IT GOES IN TO MY AIRWAY. THE SALIVA IS VERY THICK AND STICKY. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SUCTION. IT IS IMPOSALBE TO LIVE WITH. I AM A C5 SPINAL INJURY SCINCE 1980 AND A XXXXXXX SINCE 2008.
I NEED MORE THAN 40 SUCTIONS A DAY I AM BEDBOUND DUE TO BED SORES FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS.
I LIVE AT HOME WITH CARERS.
I NEED A S.O.S
IS IT POSSIBLE TO SEND TO EVERY ENT IN THE COUNTY OR OVER SEAS
I AM BECOMING SUICIDAL OVER THIS
MANY THANKS
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. I need your feedback on the options that I have suggested in May 2016 regarding:

a. Use of a Passy Muir speaking valve,
b. Portex Bivona Suction-Aid Tracheostomy Tube
c. Botox injections into the salivary glands will help reduce the salivary secretions. d. Evaluation of side effects of your current medications.

2. Once again, I request more details regarding your current tracheostomy tube , lung function, status of PEG and so on.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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What Causes Hypersalivation While On Amitriptyline?

Brief Answer: Details as discussed below: Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for writing back. 1. I need your feedback on the options that I have suggested in May 2016 regarding: a. Use of a Passy Muir speaking valve, b. Portex Bivona Suction-Aid Tracheostomy Tube c. Botox injections into the salivary glands will help reduce the salivary secretions. d. Evaluation of side effects of your current medications. 2. Once again, I request more details regarding your current tracheostomy tube , lung function, status of PEG and so on. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.