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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Salivation While On Antibiotics

Hi I have been diagnosed with an acute bacterial infection if my throat and have been taking antibiotics for two days now. Over the last couple of days my saliva has doubles making it almost impossible for me to swallow it, water is much easier to swollen than the saliva ( and that is saying something as I have been unable to swollow anything) what can I do about this please?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern.

Throat infection as you had and you took antibiotics for the same just for two days and that is causing you excessive salivation which is a very uncommon occurence post antibiotic treatment.

Before answering your question i would like to know which antibiotic you took and how many times in a
day.Streptococcal infection along with excessive drooling of saliva is not because of antibiotic sideeffect rather its a matter of concern because of infection and you should visit doctor immediately for the same.

Get well soon. Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Salivation While On Antibiotics

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. Throat infection as you had and you took antibiotics for the same just for two days and that is causing you excessive salivation which is a very uncommon occurence post antibiotic treatment. Before answering your question i would like to know which antibiotic you took and how many times in a day.Streptococcal infection along with excessive drooling of saliva is not because of antibiotic sideeffect rather its a matter of concern because of infection and you should visit doctor immediately for the same. Get well soon. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari