suboxone and oral thrush

[707twitcher]

Anyone else had this problem? I use the Suboxone buprenorphine strips that dissolve under your tongue. I never noticed any dry mouth before, but I’ve read that the dry mouth caused by suboxone can cause oral thrush. I’ve had a case of it for the last 3 weeks, and I’m having trouble getting rid of it, despite using fluconazole, the most recommended anti-fungal. I don’t have any of the typical causes for thrush - dentures, antibiotics, etc. So it must be the suboxone. I guess I just need to sip a lot of water for a while after dosing. Or gum, or lozenges, or ?? Any other suggestions?

Thanks. Merry Christmas to all the great people here!!

[ziggypiggy]

Maybe chewing gum? Works for me with dry mouth medication.

[Joolsg]

Dry mouth is common with Buprenorphine and my theory is that it causes the tooth decay reported by the FDA.Chewing gum helps. And I use biotene toothpaste and mouth sprays to help. Have a spray ready at night when the dry mouth is worse.

[Ticki]

I had to change my toothpaste , really that’s all it took for me.💜

[nsrrider]

I can't help with buprenorphine as I never got around to trying it. I have tried about everything else, DA's, opiates, other neurological meds....I've had RLS for over 30 years but recently the Prama*** began to augment. For the last couple weeks I've had nearly total relief with (along with the Prama) Magnesium supplements and a mild THC edible. Hopefully this combo will provide some lasting relief.

[SueJohnson in reply to nsrrider]

The augmentation unfortunately will soon peek through. You really need to get off the pramipexole as you were advised 3 months ago. Then maybe all you will need is the magnesium and THC.

[nsrrider in reply to SueJohnson]

That's my intent.......will try slowly weaning off the prama.

[Chance1950]

suboxone causes dry. Mouth. There are some over the counter treatments for dry mouth. After you get rid of the thrush.