Posted by utopizen on October 16, 2002, at 11:10:54
In reply to Re: What's Provigil like for off-label use? » utopizen, posted by Rick on October 15, 2002, at 19:55:51
Rick,
it seems every med gives me dry mouth.
Ask your doctor about Salagen (pilocarpine) or Evoxac. For some reason, it's only indicated for treating dry mouth of chemo patients. Maybe the app was never filed, but I think it's weird it hasn't been just approved for dry mouth in general.
My dentist, dermatologist (Accutane, finished now) GP and Psyc doc never heard of it. My GP gives iSalagen to me, but I will switch to Evoxac soon because it lasts longer and my insurance co-pay drops from $25 to $10.
If this doesn't work, try adding Flonaise. Someone just told me it helps post-nasal drip, which you appear to have. It will also help to thin the mucous by drinking 8-10 glasses of water/day.
Your doctor may not prescribe or find it approrpriate to prescribe Salagen or Evoxac. It's not for people with heart problems, since Salagen can do bad things to people with heart conditions. DO NOT try a beta blocker along with this- it's contraindicated. Unless your doctor seems very confident in the combo, don't take a bteta blocker within the same day.
Also, it is essiential to only add a dry mouth drug on top of a good dental regimen. My dentist advised me to pick up Colgate Phosfur, a $16 bottle of flouride rinse. Rinse for 30 seconds every other night before bed.
Also expensive, but worth it, is Biotene toothpaste and mouthwash. Totally need these things. Oh, and floss. I use the electric waterpik thing. And I use the UltraSonex toothbrush (salton.com). But any electric toothbrush will leave you with much less plaque.
good luck!
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