how do I prevent dry mouth side effect from ritalin?

December 18, 2009 by How To Treat ADHD  
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Can you answer Ronald K’s question about ADHD?:

Hi, I have been taking Ritalin for a while and my mouth is dry as a side effect. This is easily solved with a sip of water of course but . . I notice that it effects the health environment in my mouth and I fear for carius or gum problems. How can this be prevented or improved. Does anyone know?

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4 Responses to “how do I prevent dry mouth side effect from ritalin?”

  1. whidd2003 on December 25th, 2009 2:31 pm

    ADHD Feedback: Stop taking Ritalin……………..

  2. mlgable on December 29th, 2009 1:56 am

    ADHD Feedback: Chew sugar free gum or suck on sugar free hard candy.

  3. murkglider on December 29th, 2009 7:45 pm

    ADHD Feedback: So stop using. Duh.
    Do you want to trade in your health and longevity just because some teacher thinks you have a hard time “staying on task”?
    Ritalin = meth
    Go to a nutritionist and be tested for food allergies.

  4. The Doctor on December 31st, 2009 3:05 am

    ADHD Feedback: Ritalin, also known as methylphenidate is a medication prescribed for individuals (usually children) who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which consists of a persistent pattern of abnormally high levels of activity, impulsivity, and/or inattention that is more frequently displayed and more severe than is typically observed in individuals with comparable levels of development.

    You can try drinking milk instead of water. Milk usually leave a sticky liquid feeling in your mouth.

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