Yes....I am aware of all of this. I research each medication before I take it. I am looking for other ideas in fighting the side effects. I am on clonidine to help with flushing. I'm not thrilled to have to take an additional medication to fight side effects of another. There are few medications available for Sjogrens symptoms. My ENT had a great idea for reducing the pain from my tongue. Unfortunately it is a benzo and can no longer use due to pain contract. It was the only thing that has worked so now back to painful tongue, cracks and sores that do not heal and damage to teeth and gums due to dryness. I've had to cut back pilocarpine to only 2 doses of 5mg a day and just dealing with symptomology. It's a drag!

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member Regarding your problems with dry mouth, I've been having similar problems like you describe and wonder whether you also experience these symptoms: dry throat, dry mouth, excessive sweating, an become easily over-heated. My Dentist is very concerned and said that I instead of sipping water all day, that I should drink at least 1/4 cup of water at a time and often. So far I've put it down to a side effect of Oxycodone although I haven't yet confirmed this with my doctor. Do you still experience this problem?

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