September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth, but switching to topical minoxidil may prevent this side effect.
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October 2013 in “Nature Communications” Scientists made working salivary glands in mice using bioengineered cells, which could help treat dry mouth.
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May 2021 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” Short-term side effects of low-dose radioactive iodine therapy are common but temporary.
December 2019 in “REVISTA FIMCA” Iodotherapy for thyroid cancer can cause dry mouth, taste loss, infections, and hair loss, so report side effects to doctors.
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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.