Leticia A. Shea

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Regis University, Denver, USA

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Drug-Induced Xerostomia: The Physical, Mental, and Economic Impact
    Author(s): Leticia A. Shea*, Vahram Ghushchyan and Madalyn Kuhlenberg

    Background: Many medications utilized in the United States (US) cause xerostomia (dry mouth); however, the costs and Quality Of Life (QOL) reduction associated with this side effect remains to be determined. Objective: To estimate the annual dental expenditures and quality of life burden attributable to chronic use of medications that cause xerostomia in the US adult population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective analysis evaluating prescribed medications in 2019 as reported by the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Medications were organized in 2 groups: medications with and without documentation of xerostomia. The treatment group included the US non-institutionalized adult population with chronic use of xerostomia causing medications. The control group included the rest of the US non-inst.. View more»

    DOI: 10.35248/2329-6887.22.10.384

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