Hi Al,
Like Carol, these newer drugs didn't exist when I had radiation. Also no IMRT as was an unknown primary. No chemo. I took Salagen for about 2 1/2 years after radiation and it helped a lot with dry mouth. The one side effect is perspiring for about 15 minutes shortly after you take it. I also use Biotene toothpaste. I stopped using Salagen after one very hot, 100 degree humid 99% day, in which i as perspiring so badly I couldn't see (no air conditioning). Since i didn't lose my saliva when I stopped taking it, I never went back to using it again.

I'd give it a try if I were you. I think they say you can take up to 6 pills a day. I took 3. This is also a drug you are suppsoed to start taking during radiation to help you maintain your salivary function, but you continue to take it afterward. Hope it helps you.

Take care,
Eileen