PERIDEX Reviews (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE)Average Rating: 1.6 (185 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PERIDEX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PERIDEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | pregnancy related inflammation | Awful nausea and, pardon TMI, very frequent bathroom trips | I only was able to take this stuff for 3 days before getting so nauseous it felt like I was back in 1st trimester. Used it last night for the last time and am still nauseous at 3 pm today. Had a deep cleaning done today and won't touch this stuff with a 10 foot pole. I have a 2 year old and being sick, with stomach aches, and inability to eat is very inconvenient. My whole body feels poisoned. | F | 33 | 3 days 15mg | 5/4/2015 | 4 | Titanium implant and bone graft | Day 7 I woke up and my tongue was COMPLETELY black like I had colored it with black food coloring. Scraped as much as I could off. My teeth have also started staining in between each other. I did have a mouth sore pop out of no where on day 5 as well as a crack in my lip on the side where I swish that Ive never had before on day 3. | I dont mind the taste at all and don't experience any numbness or tingling. | F | 33 | 7 days a cap full 2X day | 4/3/2015 | 4 | Pre- Wisdom Extraction and Infectio | I recently started taking it for my gum disease and infection of wisdom tooth and in currently waiting for my extraction it doesn't taste that bad but it leaves a weird tingling feeling in my mouth. I noticed my gums are not as red so that's good. | I would recommend it to anyone else who doesn't have a lot of allergy problems | F | 25 | 7 days 15ML | 4/2/2015 | 1 | gum disease | Sores in mouth and very sore throat hard to swallow | I'm going to discontinue use and consult my doctor. I haven't experienced any taste changes, but my throat is very sore right inside my mouth. It looks like their are sores around the base of my throat. | F | 33 | 7 days 2-3x week | 3/24/2015 | 1 | Extraction | Bitter taste, numbness, stinging, ONGOING dry mouth, numbness, tongue growth, skin sloughing on cheeks | I have a very high threshold for pain and discomfort and am usually willing to either forgo medication and soldier through or deal with side effects. I wish I had NEVER used this crap! Like another person who posted, I don't like the side effects of oral antibiotics, so when I had an extraction I was given this rinse instead. In retrospect, I wish I had used salt water and waited for signs of an infection onset before starting this. But I thought I should be proactive. BIG MISTAKE! I am now SIX WEEKS since ending this product and I have dry mouth so bad I live on Act dry mouth lozenges. My tongue has an almost thrush like appearance and I can still peel away swatches of skin from my cheeks. My mouth is so dry I have difficulty speaking and the irritation of my cheeks is absolutely maddening. I constantly feel like little pieces of skin are going down my throat and today I actually swiped and discovered that yes- little dried pieces of skin are in fact to be found in my mouth! Yum. My extraction site has healed over but every few days the skin seems to get dried out and sloughs off like a callous. This stuff SUCKS , plain and simple. I am tired of the dryness, tired of areas of pain and tingling along the side and tip of my tongue ( feels a bit like a canker sore rubbing against teeth but nothing is visible and it moves location in my mouth ) and tired of eating my own damn cheeks. Never ever will I used this! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR ANYONE. | F | 51 | 10 days 1.5 ml 2X day | 3/13/2015 | 1 | It was unnecessary use! | Horrendous reaction within an hour that continues into a 3rd day without noticeable relief along with additional symptoms. Severe metallic taste, sloughing of mucous membranes, chapped lips, loss of all taste, swollen tongue and lips, dry mouth, gastrointestinal discomfort. | This is a dangerous Rx mouthwash that the FDA must investigate and remove. There is no antidote for a quick rid of this poison from the body. It is a sticky bonding. I called the FDA and the agency will not investigate until there are many serious complaints. Go to http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm I called 3M since the company acquired the manufacturing and marketing rights to the PERIDEX brand in May, 2007. 3M's "Omni Preventative Care" since early 2006 has been selling this poison to dentists in the USA since 2000. Since May, 2007, 3M now owns all rights related to the PERIDEX business beyond their existing distribution. The dentist and 3M could not help me with an antidote. The dentist suggested Benadryl & a steroid pack - both of which I am unable to use. 3M connected me to a 3rd private party "Poison Control Center." The Center was of no help except to advise to see a medical doctor or ER hospital or ER clinic. It is 3M's responsibility to educate their dentist clients of the potentially severe side effects of PERIDEX and the importance of screening. I am 85 lbs.- small frame - and my weight falls into children's category. I doubt that PERIDEX would be used on a child. I had asked the hygenist to use warm salt water rinse and she said that PERIDEX would be more effective. I was a compliant patient and regret it. The FDA wrote a warning re: PERIDEX http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryI | F | 41 | 1 days 0.12% 1X day | 2/11/2015 | 1 | Tooth extraction | Loss of taste, mucous membrane shedding, tonsil and throat irritation, SLOWED healing of extraction site, Paresthesia | Because I have strong GI reactions to oral antibiotics my oral surgeon prescribed this as a post-op antibiotic. I had no infection and this was strictly to be preventative. Yes, the tingly feeling is intense and everything had either a metallic taste or no taste ( Taste bud issues are resolved. ).I still have a discolored tongue as well. What I experienced of greatest concern was that it seemed to slough off the skin in my cheek area, which was awful, and it kept the extraction site from closing.It seemed to be " burning "away the layers forming within the hole and I could taste that particular funky flavor of an open wound. The paresthesia I will open-mindedly say may be from the novacaine shot hitting a nerve.That has resolved perhaps 85%. It is listed as a potential side effect however, so who knows. By far the worst is the irritation to the back of my throat and tonsils.I don'thave tonsillitis,strep, tonsiliths etc. I simply have a feeling of an obstruction, grittiness ( like popcorn shells) and a choking sensation if I press on my salivary glands in the neck region. My tonsils are not swollen. I believe that it irritated the mucous and the sensation I have is from the inflammation and irritation. The only thing that helps is eating foods or drinking liquids that coat. ( I suggest the heavy syrup of canned peaches. ) My extraction went off without a hitch. Ironic! I will never willingly use this again. IF I actually develop an infection I might have no ch | M | 51 | 10 days 1.5 ml 2X day | 2/8/2015 | 4 | Wisdom Teeth Extraction | Slight burning, and a weird aftertaste | Most of these reviews are negative, but if you're reading these because you're anxious about having to use Peridex, do not worry, it isn't bad at all! It doesn't taste too bad, and the only side effect I experienced was a slight burning if I left it in my mouth too long. But when they say to not rinse, they mean it. It only amplifies the medicinal taste. Good luck! | F | 18 | 2 days 15ml 2X day | 12/31/2014 | 1 | Rinse after peridontal cleanings. | I was prescribed PerioRx as a rinse for 2 weeks, after having peridontal cleanings, has the same ingredients as Peridex. I was supposed to use it twice a day, could only use once a day. After the 2 weeks I noticed that everything does not taste the same. That was 3 months ago. I told my dentist but he did not know what it could be either. I thought the Listerine had done this, untill I came across these post. | F | 59 | 2 weeks 1/2 oz. | 12/5/2014 | 1 | Deep cleaning | The tip of my tongue burns constantly throughout the day and dulls only a couple of hours between uses. Also, I feel an increase in buildup on the teeth after using it - I just got a deep cleaning and it's taking away the effects. And let's not even start on the taste buds. My sense of taste is drastically diminished. I can not taste salt - I swished with salt water and could barely tell there was any salt in it. I tried to use it for as long as possible but the side effects aren't worth it. It did help relieve bleeding and sensitivity in the gums, but I'd much rather taste food and be comfortable throughout the day. So, definitely going to stop using this and just going to use Listerine or something. | For your tongue's sake, don't use this for very long if at all. | F | 22 | 4 days 15 mg 2X day | 11/25/2014 | 1 | sore gums | profound loss of taste - I fear that this is permanent. Does anyone know of anything that can help resolve this??? | Do not use!!! | F | 56 | 1X day | 11/6/2014 | 1 | Gingivitis | GUMS are very IRRITATING right now. UGH. Especially the bottom. I feel like biting into my own gums. I used it twice a day and sometimes once a day because I forget. It's been about a month use. My gums are red and irritating for a week now. Of course it bled because it's irritated. I want to stop using it but feel like I have to take it. Please help. Maybe it's too strong for my gums and should take it 2-3 times a week instead of daily? It wasn't like this before I started taking this. Will this irritateness go away? Sometimes the top of my tongue is white color but that comes & go. It has small red bumps towards the front and especially at the tip of my tongue. It burns when I use the the mouthwash. The other day, lemon juice BURNED my tongue. Ow. Can't talk straight and I felt like Sylvester the Cat & Daffy Duck when I'm talking. My inner lips burns & irritates when I brush my teeth and use the mouthwash. My mouth is dry. Food is tasteless. | F | 36 | 30 days 15 1X day | 10/21/2014 Patient History | 5 | Implant Surgery | None except tingling in mouth. | I did not experience any negative effects of this wash. I followed the instructions exactly. I had to undergo several oral surgeries and have successfully used this wash after each surgery with no side effect. The product kept infection at bay. I suggest that anyone who uses the product follow the instructions and if you have any of the side effects that are listed within these reviews you discontinue use and gargle with warm salt water. If it burns after one uses the product I suggest the same. Rinse immediately with warm salt water. | F | 56 | 2X day | 9/24/2014 | 1 | periodontal scaling | Had deep cleaning and RDH recomended Peridex. She said some people experienced bad taste. So I bought from the dentist office for $16. After reading comments I will pass on this. Will do more salt water swishes and Listerene after each meal. Think I will carry small bottle in my pocket from now on. Good thing for internet and reviews. | M | 60 | 0 days 15mg 2X day | 9/9/2014 | 3 | wisdom teeth extraction | I used the peridex before bed,I did not rinse like it says not to.I woke up the next morning and half of my tongue was numb along with the top of my mouth. Im also getting staining and I've only been using it 2×a day for a week. On the positive side if my mouth gets sore after eating and I use it, it seems to help knock the bacteria out and I have less pain and inflammation. | F | 28 | 7 days 15 ml 2×da | 8/13/2014 | 4 | Gum Graft | Dry mouth, Rinse taste funny, chapped lips | Overall am happy with the product. Mostly everything that is stated is noted on the bottle or the pharmacy paper - no real surprises here people. Worked well on my gum graft surgery, used it after every meal to insure clean mouth as I do not want to deal with infected gums. Increased water intake helps with dry mouth and chapped lips problem. | F | 29 | 16 days 4X day | 8/12/2014 | 1 | gingivitis | Since I have been using peridex I got a thick white coat on my tongue, I can only taste 10% of what I eat or drink and now I have a little tenderness in gums when I eat or drink and I can fill the tenderness and a little tingling from my gums through my teeth when I drink, and now I'm wanting to stop using it and I thought I should let people know that the dentists know what peridex does to people and they don't care, you can call the Fda to let them know what peridex is doing to you 1-800-FDA-1088 or you can call 3M ESPE 1-800-634-2249 MON-FRI. 8a.m.-5p.m.CST | M | 33 | 10 days 1 pint | 8/9/2014 | 1 | Oral Surgery | Feeling like tongue and roof of mouth was burned; loss of taste; slimy feel on roof of mouth; throat irritation | This stuff may kill the germs but it kills everything else too. I stopped taking this rinse after 4 days. It's been two days, and I hope the burned sensation and taste alteration goes away. For those who think the rest of us are "cry babies" just be thankful you didn't have this awful sensation, or you'd be crying too. There has to be something less brutal out there that serves the same benefits. | F | 52 | 4 days 15ML 2X day | 8/7/2014 | 1 | Dental implant rinse | Wish I had read these reviews before taking this product. My tongue feels as if it were burned. I am left with limited taste in my mouth. Eating is not as pleasurable. If I had further surgery, I would NOT take this product! | F | 58 | 7 days 30 2X day | 7/20/2014 | 1 | Abcessed tooth, periodontal disease | Horrible bitter taste 24hrs/ day. Loss of most Taste sensation. Tingling for hours after rinsing with it. Rinsing with water afterward did not help. I will stick with Listerine | F | 37 | 3 days 15mL 2X day | 5/25/2014 |