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Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Dry mouth'(Xerostomia)


This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Dry mouth' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) listed here may be used individually or as part of a broader combination therapy. The information provided is intended as a helpful resource; however, it should not replace professional medical advice. If you're concerned about 'Dry mouth', it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
In addition to 'Dry mouth', there may be other similar symptoms or signs that better match your side effect. These have also been listed below for your convenience. If you find a symptom that more closely resembles your experience, you can use this information to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

Drugs with the Side Effect - Dry mouth

Acetazolamide


Most other Common Side Effects: Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes, tiredness, loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain

Albuterol (Salbutamol)


Most other Common Side Effects: Tremor, anxiety, headache, muscle cramps, and palpitations

Almotriptan


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, drowsiness, headache

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Apraclonidine


Most other Common Side Effects: Increased blood flow, itching, tearing, discomfort, lid edema, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth and foreign body sensation

Azelastine


Most other Common Side Effects: Bitter taste, headache, drowsiness, nasal burning, inflammation of pharynx/nose, sneezing, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, nosebleed and increased weight

Bendamustine Hydrochloride


Most other Common Side Effects: Fever, nausea and vomiting, weakness, fatigue, uneasiness, drowsiness, cough, constipation, headache and mouth ulcer

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Biperiden


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, blurred vision, agitation, postural hypotension, stomach upset, vision changes, sleeplessness

Calcium Phosphate


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and increased urination

Captopril


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and increased urination

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Carbamazepine


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and increased urination

Carbidopa-Levodopa


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and increased urination

Chlordiazepoxide


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, diarrhea, stomach upset and changes in appetite

Clonidine


Most other Common Side Effects: drowsiness, fatigue, headache, lethargy, sedation, sleeplessness, dizziness, impotence/sexual dysfunction, dry throat, constipation, tingling, nausea and vomiting

Dexmedetomidine


Most other Common Side Effects: Low blood pressure

Diltiazem


Most other Common Side Effects: Low blood pressure

Diphenidol


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, stomach upset, nausea

Disopyramide


Most other Common Side Effects: urinary hesitancy, constipation, blurred vision and dry nose/eyes/ throat

Disulfiram


Most other Common Side Effects: urinary hesitancy, constipation, blurred vision and dry nose/eyes/ throat

Domperidone


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, nervousness, irritability and leg cramps

Doxylamine


Most other Common Side Effects: nose and throat, drowsiness, nausea, difficulty in urinating

Fluoxetine and Olanzapine


Most other Common Side Effects: Disturbance in attention, fatigue, excessive sleepiness, increased appetite, swelling in the extremities, drowsiness, tremor, blurred vision , and increased weight

Frovatriptan


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, tingling, headache, fatigue, flushing, hot or cold sensation and chest pain

Guanabenz


Most other Common Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, headache, decreased sexual ability, stomach upset

Guanfacine


Most other Common Side Effects: sedation, weakness, dizziness, constipation and impotence

Hydromorphone



Most other Common Side Effects: Light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, increased sweating, flushing, anxiety

Lomefloxacin


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, nausea, photo-sensitivity, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, increased sweating, flushing and syncope

Loratadine


Most other Common Side Effects: Fatigue, giddiness, dizziness, headache, nausea and drowsiness

Maprotiline


Most other Common Side Effects: daytime sleeping, vertigo, blurred vision, constipation, headache and nervousness

Midodrine


Most other Common Side Effects: Chills, goose bumps, abdominal pain, facial flushing, decreased pulse rate and allergic reactions

Moclobemide


Most other Common Side Effects: headache, sleeplessness, nausea, dizziness, tremor, agitation, restlessness, constipation, fast heart rate, sleepiness and low blood pressure

Moricizine


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, palpitations, difficulty in breathing, congestive heart failure, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea

Nabilone


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness, drowsiness, elevated mood, anxiety, lightheadedness, headache, trouble sleeping, memory problems, confusion and depression

Nefazodone


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, weakness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, confusion and abnormal vision

Nefopam


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, lightheadedness, pink colored urine, nervousness, difficulty in urination, nausea, fainting, tremor and confusion

Pethidine


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness

Phenylbutazone


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness

Phenytoin


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness

Procyclidine


Most other Common Side Effects: widening of the pupils, blurred vision, upset stomach, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation

Protirelin


Most other Common Side Effects: Epilepsy, brain damage, nausea, urinary urgency, flushing, lightheadedness, bad taste in mouth, abdominal discomfort

Tiotropium


Most other Common Side Effects: constipation, fast heartbeat, blurred vision, glaucoma (new onset or worsening), painful urination and urinary retention

Tizanidine


Most other Common Side Effects: increased spasm or tone of muscles, and dizziness

Tolcapone


Most other Common Side Effects: Movement disorder, nausea, sleep disorder, involuntary movements, excessive dreaming, loss of appetite, muscular cramps, orthostatic complaints, drowsiness, diarrhea, confusion, dizziness, headache, hallucinations, vomiting, constipation, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, falling, increased sweating, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain and urine discoloration

Tolvaptan


Most other Common Side Effects: Increased thirst, weakness, constipation, increased urination and increased blood sugar

Tramadol


Most other Common Side Effects: Dizziness/vertigo, nausea, constipation, headache, drowsiness, vomiting, itching, CNS stimulation, weakness, sweating, indigestion

Trifluoperazine


Most other Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, skin reactions, rash, sleeplessness, absence of menstrual periods, fatigue, muscular weakness, loss of appetite, spontaneous secretion of milk, blurred vision and neuromuscular (extrapyramidal) reactions

Trospium Chloride


Most other Common Side Effects:

Valproic Acid


Most other Common Side Effects:

Zinc Acetate


Most other Common Side Effects: Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, severe allergic reactions like rash, hives, itching, difficulty in breathing, tightness in the chest and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue

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References

  1. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions
  2. https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/ui/search
  3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
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