Pilocarpine (5-mg tablets) has received FDA approval for the treatment of xerostomia associated with radiotherapy. Multicenter clinical trials of pilocarpine use in SS patients are in progress.

Thyroid disease and dry mouth often go hand in hand. If you have thyroid disease, then there is a chance you may also have persistent xerostomia (dry mouth). In fact, while there are many causes ...

Xerostomia associated with SS has to be differentiated from dry mouth produced by the intake of xerogenic drugs and the sequelae of radiotherapy and, in some cases, chemotherapy. [3,4,5,6] Table I ...