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What Causes Dry Mouth?

April 26, 2017causes dry mouth

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What Causes Dry Mouth?

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Dry mouth is usually caused by taking a certain medication. Many medications list dry mouth as a side effect. Also, certain medical conditions may also cause dry mouth. Look here for more information: http://www.medicinenet.com/dry_mouth/article.

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There are several causes of dry mouth, also called xerostomia. These include: • Side effect of certain medications. Dry mouth is a common side effect of many prescription and nonprescription drugs, including drugs used to treat depression, anxiety, pain, allergies, and colds (antihistamines and decongestants), obesity, acne, epilepsy, hypertension (diuretics), diarrhea, nausea, psychotic disorders, urinary incontinence, asthma (certain bronchodilators), and Parkinson’s disease. Dry mouth can also a side effect of muscle relaxants and sedatives. • Side effect of certain diseases and infections. Dry mouth can be a side effect of medical conditions, including Sjögren’s syndrome, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, anemia, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and mumps. • …