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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate mouth and throat.

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    Condition: Other
    11/21/2014 9:13:46 PM

    Reviewer: Belle, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Got my molar pulled and after 3 days my hard palate near the extraction site got wounded, perhaps the abscese was the cause. After 8 days, the site is healing well, but the wound was still there and was painful. I decided to use chlorhexidine twice a day (morning and night). After 2 days, the wound no longer that painful, and the redness was decreasing. So happy with this product, very effective. ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    2/27/2013 11:10:18 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I am now realizing that this medicine may have caused all the proplems I am having in my mouth along with losing my taste.

    Condition: Other
    6/6/2012 5:40:54 PM

    Reviewer: sandrew, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Chlorhexidine gluconate was used to disinfect (I guess) my skin (vulva and rectum) prior to an outpatient procedure. Following the procedure I experienced severe burning and redness where the drug had been applied. The doctor attributed the reaction to the drug rather than anything related to the medical procedure. Other than the sensitivity I experienced, the drug was "effective."

    Condition: Other
    4/26/2012 7:01:57 PM

    Reviewer: williamt1219, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    i been taking it for three days now,yes it helps with sore gums but i feel flush,and upset stomach after each use lasting about 6 hrs

    Condition: Other
    10/18/2011 8:34:01 AM

    Reviewer: mlm, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Severe dizziness resulted which the oral surgeon failed to diagnose as a reaction to the drug.

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