Dry mouth from chemo

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I have a dry mouth almost all the time which I think is caused by the capecitabine tablets I'm taking. Any tips? I'm trying drinks, throat sweets,  Gelclair, yogurt, and chewing gum also helps. Anything else? Will it go when I stop chemo?

  • Hi  

    On treatment my mum would get me to order her glycerine mouth sticks .

    After she stopped treatment she never asked for them again so I assume that means the problem resolved.

    Not sure if it would work for you but she found them helpful .

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

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    FormerMember

    Hi Kay B

    Ask your GP for Biotene.... very effective....also ask for a miniature spray bottle for oral hydration.

    Peter

  • Cheers,  K