Pilocarpine

Good evening Jako. My hubby tried the tablets at some point, but they made him feel nauseous and he complained about headache.  So he stopped them and tried alternatives ,but this is only my husbands experience, but others may have more positive experience. Fellow wife Mel .

Thanks Mel, what alternatives did he try and do he have success? I’m not using anything and only 8 weeks post so I’m hoping it will naturally improve 

It was his nutritionist who suggested to try Xylimelts, compare to pilocarpine, these are available over the counter. You just place a melt under the gumline and let them "melt" away, you can use these several time a day. They seem to do the job for him. He is now 21mths post treatment and only uses them during the night. I believe I have seen posts on here were these got mentioned.

Thanks Mel. I’ll give those a go 

• From what we learned, they seem a bit safer to use ie no unpleasant side effects. Good luck. All the best. X

Hi Jako. I use Biotene dry mouth moisturising spray and that works well for me. I have also used Biotene moisturising gel but found it a bit sticky for me and made me cough but it can work well too. Xylimelts have worked well in the past but as things have changed for me I can no longer use them but I would recommend them. There are also chewing gums with xylitol in them that work well. I get all these things over the counter but I live in Australia so might be different in the U.K. You can get them online too. I have tried them all and then you work out what works best for you.

Lyn

Thanks Lyn. I’ve ordered some of the xylimelts. Many Thanks

Hi.

I have tried biotene spray and gel and unfortunately it doesn't work for me. 

I also have Saliveze spray and BioXtra gel.

BioXtra is the best out of them for me, however sugar free chewing gum is by far the best to make my mouth not dry for longest. And cheap

We are all different so different things will work for others. 

All the best. 

Izzy. 

Thanks Izzy. I too am find that gum is the best solution for me