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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: LJDunlap, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate under the brand name Chloraprep was used on my skin prior to a surgical procedure to prevent infection. I've had a severe allergic reaction to it, with hives, rash, itching, redness, etc. covering the sites where Chloraprep was swabbed. There is no sign of infection, but the rash is awful!
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Reviewer: kathie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have had mouth and tongue sores for over 2 years. Many tests were negative for anything. I realized tarter had been a problem for about as long as the sores. So I went on line looking up tarter problems and discovered what I thought I might have--dry mouth. I got a prescription for Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash and my tarter and my sores are now under control. I am so relieved. I still
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Reviewer: jimcanada05, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was originally perscribed CHX to reduce tonsil infections (removing them is less popular these days). I also bite the inside of my mouth when anxious. With the rinse all the sores in my mouth disapeared over nite. Q: CAN IT REALLY STAIN YOUR TEETH BLACK?
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Reviewer: tangogirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed this after a dental surgery. Within a week I was experiencing dry mouth and tong, irritated gums and tong, mouth sores, dry and irritated red lips and partial loss of taste. The side effects were outweighing the benefit. I discussed this with my dentist and he will prescribe a different oral rinse.
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