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TERRIBLE DRY MOUTH! Will it ever go away?

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mary0601
mary0601

Started on sertraline 50mg for depression/anxiety. After 4 weeks of suffering a terrible dry mouth, dr switched me to citalopram 40mg ..2 weeks later and still dry. I've tried everything, avoiding caffeine, sucking on sugar free candy/gum, Biotene products. I feel better emotionally but may need to come off this too. Anyone experience this and will it stop?

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  • louise81209
    louise81209 mary0601

    Posted

    Hi there took me about 8 for dry mouth to go away that is one of the side effects.but hang in there it’s worth it.x
    • mary0601
      mary0601 louise81209

      Posted

      Thank you for your words of encouragement. I'll give it a couple more weeks!

  • hanneman
    hanneman mary0601

    Posted

    yeah I had this for a while. It does ease after a bit.  Make sure you stay hydrated.
    • mary0601
      mary0601 hanneman

      Posted

      Good to hear! Mayb I just need to give it more time. Hopefully the insomnia will ease with it!
    • hanneman
      hanneman mary0601

      Posted

      yeah I had bad insomnia on 40mg but better on 30mg
  • manonalias
    manonalias mary0601

    Posted

    Dry mouth is an overlooked problem. It can be realy unconfortable

    Dry mouth can make you feel anxious. An anxiaty can bring you dry mouth. Witch comes first? I talked openly to my dentist. It was getting me crasy. Sometime it feels like all my mouth is burning.... You have to choose a mild toothpast use it in small amount, avoid using arsh moutwash. Finally somebody understood what I was saying. I almost cried. I ve been using xylimelts since then. Plus

    Xylitol gums etc. It's no miracle but it gives me a sens of taking the problem in my hands. And it does help. Taking the time to feel fresh water in my mouth is also conforting. Just know that dry mouth is not a so mild problem.. Even of it is not dangerous...

    • mary0601
      mary0601 manonalias

      Posted

      Thank you! Luckily it's not making me anxious but it really is so uncomfortable! I have been using the Biotene products(plus gum), including the slow melting discs that adhere to the teeth/gums which are a godsend, especially at night. Some days are better than others! I've had to give up on tea as well which stinks! It's been 7 weeks or so since starting my meds. I'm hopeful this gets better. If not, I may come off. Can't live like this long term. Thanks for understanding!

  • mark89813
    mark89813 mary0601

    Posted

    I think it's quite common and does go away, I seem to get most of the side effects but not this one.

  • manny39794
    manny39794 mary0601

    Posted

    I’m almost through week 5, drink probably 6-8 pints water every day.... still dry mouth. I try to focus breathing through my nose. Helps a bit... 
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