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What Causes Mouth Dryness While On Trimethoprim?
Question: this is the secon day i .need to pas water find that i cannot ,i have been drinking plenty of water
was at my gp yesrerday she gave me antibiotics,trimethoprim,
was at my gp yesrerday she gave me antibiotics,trimethoprim,
Brief Answer:
Continue with the treatment!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this mouth dryness. This is a recognized side effect of trimethoprim and will subside as treatment goes on. Continue drinking much water and stick to the prescribed drug. All will soon be good.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Continue with the treatment!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this mouth dryness. This is a recognized side effect of trimethoprim and will subside as treatment goes on. Continue drinking much water and stick to the prescribed drug. All will soon be good.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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