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Taking Claritin. Have Receding Gumline, Peroxide Taste In Mouth, Tingling Sensation, Dry Tongue. Medication?

I was taking generic for claritin and stopped it because It took care of my symptoms at the time. I think about 2 weeks was the duration about. I have noticed rapid receeding gumline and seems like the taste of peroxide in my mouth all the time and a tingly sensation also. I tried some green tea to hopefully flush out the taste and symtoms quicker but imediately got a super dry tongue and gums. I have very nice teeth that the dentist always says I must have had braces, they are very aligned. I didn't just teeth pulled and applied pressure to the teeth that were really sticking forward at night or when I remembered. Now It seems my gums are deteriorating rapidly because my salvia is more seemingly acidic. I am leaving on a mission's trip in a few days and feel like I hope this stops breaking down or my teeth may just fall out in my hands. Do I need a medication to stop the chemical reaction? Like steroids. That stuff makes me so gittery and busy. Just wondering what I am to do. I remember now the reason I quit taking the med. was I had halusinating dreams. I pray I remember never to take this drug again. I may loose my gums and teeth and really they are in good health up til this.
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi
thanks for the query,
It seems to be the side effects of claritin so as you will stop that drug these side effects will go off.
for dryness of mouth you can have juicy citrus fruits and plenty of fluids.
Don't worry teeth will not come out like this.
Stop this medicine, maintain oral hygiene, take nutritious diet.
these symptoms will go off in some days.
Take care
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General & Family Physician Dr. Vakul Aren's  Response
Altered salivation,dry mouth,altered taste,paraesthesias,nervousness,confusion,depression are some of the side effects associated withLoratidine/Claritin.It would be best to avoid this drug in the future.
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Thank you for the query in forum. The antihistaminic (anti allergic) drugs like loratidine has several side effects, which may not be alarming always. One of these side effects is dry mouth by reducing your salivary secretion . In fact it is the side effects of almost all antihistaminics. If you use such drugs for long time it may cause your gum recession due to continuous dry mouth. No, there is no chance of loosing gum, as you are afraid of. Once you stop taking this medicine, and continue to maintain your oral hygiene the symptoms will disappear within few days. If you have to take anti allergic because of your medical conditions, consult your doctor to prescribe some other anti allergic that causes lesser dry mouth. Thanks.

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Taking Claritin. Have Receding Gumline, Peroxide Taste In Mouth, Tingling Sensation, Dry Tongue. Medication?

Hi thanks for the query, It seems to be the side effects of claritin so as you will stop that drug these side effects will go off. for dryness of mouth you can have juicy citrus fruits and plenty of fluids. Don t worry teeth will not come out like this. Stop this medicine, maintain oral hygiene, take nutritious diet. these symptoms will go off in some days. Take care