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Dry Mouth, Unable To Swallow. On Prozac. What Is The Cause?
Hi, i am currently on 20mg of prozac a day. I drink a lot of tea and dont really drink water at all. i sometimes find i have a very dry mouth and cant swallow properly unless ieat a chewing gum or sip something. i suffer from anxiety but what do you think is causing this dry mouth? when im at home its fine , it only happens when im not at home?
Sat, 25 May 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
From the details provided,its clear that salivary secretion is very low in your mouth.
Anxiety also can cause dry mouth.
I would advice you to take plenty of fluids and water.
Keep your mouth hydrated.
Salivary substitutes has to be administered if necessary.
Please do visit a dentist and get a thorough evaluation done.
Avoid anxiety as much as possible.
Take rest as required and sleep well for relief.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us.
From the details provided,its clear that salivary secretion is very low in your mouth.
Anxiety also can cause dry mouth.
I would advice you to take plenty of fluids and water.
Keep your mouth hydrated.
Salivary substitutes has to be administered if necessary.
Please do visit a dentist and get a thorough evaluation done.
Avoid anxiety as much as possible.
Take rest as required and sleep well for relief.
Take care.
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