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Can Taking Metformin Result In Dry Mouth?

I take serveal meds and evert night I get a very dry mouth. Could one or more of these meds be the cause? I tak Dilgizdm 120 mg, Metformin 500, Lisinopril 20 g;Warfarin 2.5 mg six days a week and 5 mg once a day, Amoldipine 5 mg, Prevastatin Sodium 40 mg. Thank you Bob
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

Prolonged use of medications can cause the condition.
Take lukewarm saline rinses at home.
Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

Take care!
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

Prolonged use of certain medications can cause dry mouth.
Dont worry take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses at home .
Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

Take care!
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

Yes prolonged use of certain mediactions can result in dry mouth.
Dont worry take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.

Take care!
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Can Taking Metformin Result In Dry Mouth?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, Prolonged use of medications can cause the condition. Take lukewarm saline rinses at home. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Take care!