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What Causes Dry Mouth And White Patches On Tongue After Taking Nexium?
i was having gastric lately but i take food it disappears n hungry back ,i went to see doc, he gave me nexium medicine , and now my mouth drys n the saliva in white n sticky, mouth is tasteless, like want to vomit,n my tongue is white patches n hurt burning sensation,pls advice
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It is suggestive of oral thrush (fungal infection of oral cavity). Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that acts by suppressing production of stomach acid and is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcer and other conditions.
Its common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and on prolonged use it may cause thinning of the bones and increased risk of gut infections. Having oral thrush and symptoms of increased hunger I advise you to check your fasting blood sugar to rule out diabetes. I also advise you to use anti-fungal creams like clotrimazole or fluconazole for oral thrush, maintain good oral hygiene, brush your teeth twice daily, and rinse your mouth after eating.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is suggestive of oral thrush (fungal infection of oral cavity). Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that acts by suppressing production of stomach acid and is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcer and other conditions.
Its common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and on prolonged use it may cause thinning of the bones and increased risk of gut infections. Having oral thrush and symptoms of increased hunger I advise you to check your fasting blood sugar to rule out diabetes. I also advise you to use anti-fungal creams like clotrimazole or fluconazole for oral thrush, maintain good oral hygiene, brush your teeth twice daily, and rinse your mouth after eating.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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