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Saliva substitutes topical for Xerostomia User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Mouth Kote, Biotene Mouthwash, XyliMelts, NeutraSal, Caphosol, Moi-Stir, Glandosane Unflavored, Numoisyn, Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Biotene PBF Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Biotene Oral Balance, Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Orajel Dry Mouth Moisturizing, Aquae, Stoppers 4 Dry Mouth, Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray, SalivaMAX, Optimoist, Glandosane Peppermint, Glandosane Lemon AS Saliva Orthana Bioxtra Aquoral Oasis Moisturizing Mouth …show all brand names

Saliva substitutes topical has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 43 reviews for the treatment of Xerostomia. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Saliva substitutes topical

  • James...
  • February 20, 2017

Aquoral (saliva substitutes) "I only tried a sample and not very good tasting. Price is around $500 per bottle, a month's supply I guess. Also, Medicare doesn't cover it and no coupons. Not sure if it would help, but it's too expensive for me."

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  • karloos
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 29, 2022

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "I have a dry mouth at night as a result of meds that I take before bed. These mints have absolutely helped. I take 1 before bedtime. When I get up once a night to use the bathroom I use one more. No more dry mouth."

10 / 10
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  • Justs...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 20, 2022

Biotene Mouthwash (saliva substitutes) "I gave dry mouth as a side effect of a medication I’ve been taking. I have been using Biotene mouthwash and it doesn’t really do much for me at all. I’ve also used the Biotene gel, it helps a little, but not much and not for long."

1 / 10
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  • Al Le...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 19, 2023

Biotene Mouthwash (saliva substitutes) "This did absolutely nothing for me. I am a mouth-breather at night. I've tried humidifers too. Nothing seems to prevent me from getting dry mouth during the night. Dry mouth can lead to cavities or gum disease, so when I wake up in the middle of the night (hey, I'm 66 -- it comes with the territory), I am now just using regular mouthwash to kill any bacteria that are multiplying in the absence of saliva. There were no side effects of Bioteme."

1 / 10
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  • Butch
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 15, 2024

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "Not sure if it is the Xylimelts or not. These do work for dry mouth. Been using them for a few months. I also have acid reflux. My throat hurts now when I sing in choir. Also, some back teeth have started to hurt. I discontinued usage for now. Used Biotene last night instead. I did a nice job."

6 / 10
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  • XM user
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 21, 2022

"Allie: The part of XyliMelts that causes your problem is the natural adhesive. You have developed a sensitivity. The manufacturer offers a version a XyliMelts with a different all natural adhesive that doesn't cause your problem. It is called "Sensitive Mouth". You might try it."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 27, 2012

NeutraSal (saliva substitutes) "I was prescribed NeutraSal by my Rheumatologist. I am able to get through the day without having a dry mouth which made it hard for me to enjoy eating."

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  • Jack
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 31, 2020

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "I use Xylimelts for dry mouth at night. I also have a CPAP machine. Recently I developed a very large sore where one of the two Xylimelts was used. I stopped using it and it went away."

7 / 10
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  • Lorrai
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 17, 2018

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "Had sores develop at site on gums where I attached the lozenges."

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  • Bigsw...
  • November 23, 2010

NeutraSal (saliva substitutes) "Outstanding product. Works really well. Easy to use. Worth every dollar."

10 / 10
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  • Cotton...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 20, 2021

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "Recommended by dentist. After four days had hive like bumps inside my cheek. The tablets were inserted correctly, and adhered to the side of my gums. Sadly, this is not the answer for me."

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  • I...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 13, 2019

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "I use a BiPAB (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) for sleep apnea, and was getting dry mouth when I use it, the XyliMelts works well with no apparent side effects."

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  • Texan
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 22, 2017

Biotene Mouthwash (saliva substitutes) "Really bad after taste and didn't helped me at all. I'm seeing other options now to help my with the dry mouth."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 2, 2022

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "This product seemed to work except my blood sugar went up, almost doubled. I am now taking a break to see if blood sugar goes down."

5 / 10
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  • Sammy...
  • January 12, 2016

Aquoral (saliva substitutes) "It has the most disgusting taste it made me sick. Retail price over $900.00 and I threw it away."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 21, 2017

SalivaMAX (saliva substitutes) "Great product! It does what it says it does."

10 / 10
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  • Desert...
  • October 6, 2017

SalivaMAX (saliva substitutes) "Best dry mouth product out there!"

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  • George
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 20, 2022

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "Oh dear. Only started using two nights ago. One per night. But after reading these reviews looks like I will have to dump them. Has worked up to now."

9 / 10
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  • Pammy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 18, 2018

Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray (saliva substitutes) "Developed thrush every time I tried to use it."

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  • Jking...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 9, 2023

Biotene Mouthwash (saliva substitutes) "Biotene us great. I get up 2 to 3 x a night to use the bathroom and use the biotene each time. Helps my dryness and lets me fall back to sleep."

10 / 10
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  • kay
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 25, 2020

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "There it was in black and white print, adverse side effects allergic reaction of HIVES which I have all over my chest. And I took way too many. They are in the garbage now."

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  • Mouse
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 22, 2020

Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray (saliva substitutes) "Tried it 3 times in one day and found it made my mouth dry, tongue slightly numb, and had a metallic after taste. Didn't do what it's purported to do."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 11, 2022

XyliMelts (saliva substitutes) "I take it for dry mouth. I am gluten free & it bothers my stomach. It does my mouth keep moist. I take 3/4 while doing dialysis for 3 hrs. I can tolerate it this to a point."

6 / 10
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