I am taking Vytorin for high cholesterol.
My natural reaction would be that it is thrush as well. Generally any white patch that is wipeable is diagnosed as thrush. You may need to try another anti-fungal medication such as a nystatin troche or something else. Also, is there anything in your medical history that may make you prone to fungal infections?
I couldn't find any real reason from the medication. Its possible that something may be causing some dry mouth and causing your saliva to be more "dry" and thicker. That may encourage food particles to linger longer in your mouth and cause a pasty, sticky film you are complaining about.
I find that when I use Sensodyne toothpaste that this same thing happens to me. The reason I know it was the toothpaste was that when we went on vacation I forgot my toothpaste and used my husbands the problem went away. Got home used my Sensodyne and the problem came back. Maybe it could be something this easy for you too.
I am taking Inderal for migraines, Vytorin for high cholesterol, and Metformin for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Sorry I missed your follow up post. How did things go?
None of the previous conditions, to my knowledge, would make you prone to fungal infections. What medications are you taking though?
I don't know of any medical history making me prone to fungal infections. I have been diagnosed with migraines, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and high cholesterol. Could any of these increase rate of fungal infections? Thank you so very much for your response. My family doctor has now referred me to an ENT for next week.