Cymbalta and Dry Mouth: An Overview
Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects of
Cymbalta® (
duloxetine hydrochloride). Studies have shown that up to 15 percent of people reported a dry mouth as one of Cymbalta's side effects.
Cymbalta and Dry Mouth: Recommendations
For people taking Cymbalta, there are some things that you can do to help with a dry mouth. Some of these suggestions include:
- Sip water or sugarless drinks often.
- Sip water or sugarless drinks during meals. This will make chewing and swallowing easier. It may also improve the taste of food.
- Avoid drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and some sodas. Caffeine can dry out the mouth.
- Don't use tobacco or alcohol; they dry out the mouth.
- Use a humidifier at night.
- Be aware of spicy or salty foods. These may cause pain in a dry mouth.
- Chew sugarless gum or suck on sugarless, hard candy to stimulate saliva flow; cinnamon or mint-flavored candies are good choices.
Cymbalta and Dry Mouth: Summary
If you have a dry mouth while taking Cymbalta and the suggestions above do not help, make sure to talk with your healthcare provider. There is treatment that he or she may be able to recommend, such as artificial saliva. Also, depending on the severity of your dry mouth, he or she may also recommend that you adjust your
Cymbalta dosage or try another medicine.
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