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Saliva substitutes topical and Sores: What Users Say

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Sores: mentioned by 3 users (4.2%)

Based on user experiences from 72 Saliva substitutes topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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dry mouth 4.2%
pain 4.2%
sensitivity 4.2%
sores 4.2%

Reviews for Saliva substitutes topical

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "sores". Clear filters to view all 72 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Del...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 28, 2023

For Xerostomia "After being put on a CPAP machine, I purchased XyliMelts Dry Mouth Stick on Melts. The night I used them, I did experience significant relief from dry mouth. However, I ended up with two severe sores on each side of my mouth in the area where I used the product. It has been a week since I used them, and the sores are still painful and present. I have not used XyliMelts since then. What I find concerning is that although other people have reported this side effect, I cannot find any information from the manufacturer stating that it can cause mouth ulcers or sores as a side effect. The only mention I found was that a small number of people can be allergic to the adhesive and should buy the product with a different form of adhesive."

2 / 10
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  • War...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 28, 2022

For Xerostomia "I thought they were great at first, but my tongue would be extra sensitive after using them. I stopped after a week or so, but my dry mouth kept me up all night recently, so last night I used another one. Today my tongue has little sores all over it, and it hurts to eat. I won't be using these again."

1 / 10
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  • Lor...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 17, 2018

For Xerostomia "Had sores develop at the site on gums where I attached the lozenges."

3 / 10
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