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I use Xylitol as a substitute for sugar in baking and coffee. I also buy the dental gum which is very nice. Tastes just like sugar, so it's a great substitute when baking(No-one will know the difference!). I have been using it for about 2 1/2 - 3 years now, and I've been overall very satisfied. It's great for those who don't want sugar in their diet, but love the sweetness of it. The texture ...

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IT ATE my gums!! Let large abscessed area on one side and red raw eaten up area on the other side. Something nasty is in them to eat my gums. This wasn't listed as a possible side effect yet I see others having issues as well. I just read here about several people developing a cough. I have that too! Didn't think it could be from the melts. Throat is sore as well on one side. Never again.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
4/14/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I make a rinse with 25% xylitol with distilled water Rinse and spit 2-3 times s day Has prevented cavaties fir 5 years

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Pixieu | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/17/2019
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HHans2018 | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/1/2018
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Overall rating 1.0
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I have been suffering from Heart Palpitations over the last 5 days from several days of 2-minute long gargling with a mouthwash that had Xylitol in it. How do I know? Well Splenda (Sucralose), another artificial sweetener did the same thing. At that time when I had the Splenda reaction, I went to the Doctor and he said that some artificial sweeteners can throw off the electrical rhythm of your heart. Plus the mouthwash was the only new thing I introduced to my diet. I am sure this is a rare symptom - I have seen only a few reports of people associating it with this, but it really sucks when it happens to you. Read More Read Less

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Sphill1935aol.com | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/21/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have a very dry mouth during the night which this corrects. Easy to use.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
8/14/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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It caused a large abscess on my gum, it happened pretty quickly. I have only used it about for about 3 months. I hope it can be reversed. I have top dental care and the abscess is huge. Please put a warning on this product.

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help | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/21/2018
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I wake up by coughing badly, never happened to me before I starting using this product. I think that before it melts completely it turns smaller and smaller until the little chunks are barley attached to your gums. Those chunks can't hold to the gums anymore and break off, when they do, they go to your airways (not stomach). Probably more so, if you are snoring. That would explain the severity of the cough and the timing (5:30, 6:00 AM). I use disks before I go to bed. I love these tables otherwise, my mouth is not dry when I wake up, it feels moist and sweet. Yet, the cough is bothering me. A feeling of slightly heavy chest too. It goes away quickly, and they say on the box that is is OK to breath it in accidentally as it will melt away inside your lungs. Still, they don't say if it is harmless over a long period of time. Let's say you'd rather cough a bit than have a dry mouth, but what if it damages your lungs over 1-3 year of usage. That concerns me. What are your thoughts? Read More Read Less

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Disgruntled Dianne | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
3/15/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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IT ATE my gums!! Let large abscessed area on one side and red raw eaten up area on the other side. Something nasty is in them to eat my gums. This wasn't listed as a possible side effect yet I see others having issues as well. I just read here about several people developing a cough. I have that too! Didn't think it could be from the melts. Throat is sore as well on one side. Never again.

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gingin | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/2/2017
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I suffer from dry mouth. I can't use this product it causes gastric upset.

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k | Age: 55-64 |
11/14/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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22DAILY CONSTIPATION FROM GASTRPRESIS

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Age: 3-6 |
7/21/2015
Condition: Otitis media
Overall rating 5.0
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Emily | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
6/7/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I use Xylimelts lozenges for dry mouth. They work wonderfully well but I have developed a cough since using. The cough sometimes lasts half the night. I have been taking meds for the cough but don't like doing that. So, I am in a quandary as to whether to continue use or not.

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granny1 | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
3/12/2015
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I have developed an adverse action from xylitol in mouthwashes, dry mouth treatments, e.g., Xylimints, etc. Use of products with xylitol make my mouth very sore resulting in blister-like adhesions on the edge of my tongue.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
2/28/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Used for dry mouth. Worked well for that for about 2 months until I got a sore, inflamed mouth and swollen,dry lips. I quit taking it, things got worse and I went to an oral med. doc who gave me meds to clear things up. Since the Xylimelts worked so well, I tried them again just in case my mouth issue was a coincidence. Within two days, my mouth is sore again.

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phuffhh | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/28/2015
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Overall rating 4.0
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Wee Annie | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
1/18/2015
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Overall rating 5.0
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I chew one half of Xylitol chewing gum after eating any food. I spit the juices out after a few minutes, because I do not think it is necessary to swallow it. On my last dental checkup my hygienist asked me what I had been doing to my teeth. I asked her why she asked that question and she replied "because you have very little plaque on your teeth and you will only require half the time of your appointment". I then told her that I had been chewing Xylitol chewing gum after eating and she was very impressed. That says a lot, considering that it is cutting down on their billing time. I highly recommend it and I have given it to my family. It will be interesting to see the results of their next dental checkups. Try it, what have you got to lose, except maybe some plaque! Spry dental defense system chewing gum by Xlear is the product (I like the spearmint flavour) and it is non GMO and gluten free. I have no connection with this company. ARRead More Read Less

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Age: 25-34 |
12/15/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Turns out I react to this very much as I do every other alternative sweetener I've tried. I don't get the migraine with this one but my throat closes, even with just the amount in a piece of gum (which is how I discovered the reaction)

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Age: 55-64 |
12/13/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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jan | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/23/2014
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Overall rating 3.0
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gave me a severe case of diarrhea.

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jalai | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
10/19/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Hard to tell if it is effective. Too long to measure. Don't know side effects.

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Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
9/28/2014
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I use in baking, cookies ect. and they are good, but i just found out it is deadly for pets.

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