I guess different people react differently to Salagen. I also had conventional radiation (16 years ago), and some of my salivary glands were taken out during surgery as well, so the dry mouth problems were pretty bad for quite awhile afterward. However, I've been taking Salagen steadily for the past 15 or so years and have seen noticeable improvement over time. I can't remember the last time I had to get up during the night for water -- it was certainly many years ago. In fact now I keep catching myself drooling on my pillow at night!

Cathy