Carbamazepine and Dry Mouth

Final Thoughts on Carbamazepine and Dry Mouth

If you develop a dry mouth while taking carbamazepine and the suggestions above do not help, make sure to talk with your healthcare provider. There is treatment that he or she may be able to recommend, such as artificial saliva. Also, depending on the severity of your dry mouth, he or she may also adjust your carbamazepine dosage or recommend trying another medication for bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia, or epilepsy.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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