| I guessed that the entry would be GUM, but had no idea what xerostomia was until I looked it up. |
| Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a state where there is a lack of saliva flow in your mouth. |
| One of the best ways to treat xerostomia is to drink water more frequently. |
| Dry mouth or xerostomia occurs when the glands that produce saliva stop working due to disease, medications or due to cancer treatment. |
| Other: There have been reports of abdominal pain, weakness and xerostomia. |
| The administration of antihypertensive and anticholinergic medications also impairs salivary functions and promotes xerostomia. |
