Actiq transmucosal lollipops and tooth problems

SheSparkles · 03-16-2005, 11:59 PM

I have begun to hear murmurings about this problem.......there is sugar in the Actiq pop and reports are beginning to surface regarding teeth falling out and severe decay. If you are looking into asking yr. Dr. about this very effective rescue pain med. you might want to ask about the tooth situation.
It almost sounds to me like the manufacturers never thought a cancer survivor might really wish to look his /her best, but dang..........Any Actiq users here?
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Streetcar · 03-17-2005, 12:47 PM

Hey S/S,

Actitq contains 1/2 teaspoon of sugar per loli (from the package insert). Less than a normal lolipop. Good dental hygiene should take of the problem. If someone was really concerned about it, they rinse their mouth out a short while after using the med. It hasn't been a problem for me, yet?

SheSparkles · 03-17-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Streetcar

Hey S/S,

Actitq contains 1/2 teaspoon of sugar per loli (from the package insert). Less than a normal lolipop. Good dental hygiene should take of the problem. If someone was really concerned about it, they rinse their mouth out a short while after using the med. It hasn't been a problem for me, yet?

You know, I didn't feel it should be a problem either but this is not the first I have heard of the dental problems. So, I guess, ask the Doc. if someone is concerned.
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Streetcar · 03-17-2005, 06:26 PM

Hey S/S,

The package insert says that if your concerned to ask your Dentist.

SheSparkles · 03-17-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Streetcar

Hey S/S,

The package insert says that if your concerned to ask your Dentist.

I understand that...it's just that the prescribing Dr. is probably a medical Dr. Would not hurt to ask both.
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