Posted by KarenK on January 31, 2001, at 11:09:26
In reply to Re: Topamax - How's this for a side Effect..., posted by Janice1 on January 30, 2001, at 17:48:04
> 11 cavities in one year!!!! I thought it was 6 cavities in a previous thread, but I have 11 cavities. From the dry mouth created by the Topamax. I called topiramates head office who informed me this is an uncommon but known possible side effect of the medication.
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> Also I am stupider (see!!! not even a word).
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> But I am pretty happy and stable.
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> Janice
> 100 mg Topamax
> 750 mg Lithium
> 150 mg WellbutrinJanice,
I just went to the dentist last nite and I asked him about the topamax dry mouth. He told me to get three things: 1) Biotene gel or chiclets, 2)enamelon toothpaste, and 3) gel cam fluoride gel. The first one is to increase saliva. The last 2 are to keep you from getting cavities. He said a lot of meds do this to you even cardiac meds. Anyway I lucked out with no cavities and the dental tech told me that medically speaking she didn't think I had dry mouth. WebRX carries Biotene products. I haven't gone to the drug store yet so I haven't tried any of these yet. I agree it is irritating so I thought I would pass the info on.
KarenK
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