Table of contents:
- List of medications that cause dry mouth
- 1. Antibiotics
- 2. Antidepressants
- 3. Bronchodilators
- 4. Diarrhea medicine
- 5. Antihistamines
- 6. Painkillers
- 7. Diuretic
- 8. Antihypertensive drugs
Medication can be one of the causes of dry mouth. When the mouth dries up, the production of saliva automatically decreases. Here is a list of medications that can make your mouth dry.
List of medications that cause dry mouth
1. Antibiotics
Antibiotics are useful for eliminating bacterial infections in the body. However, antibiotics can trigger dry mouth. Usually the antibiotics used to treat pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, and skin infections can cause dry mouth.
2. Antidepressants
Several studies have shown that tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors can reduce saliva production. Both are drugs to treat Parkinson's disease.
3. Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators are a collection of drugs used to treat lung disease. Bronchodilators contain beta 2 agonists or anticholinergics, which can inhibit the production of mucus and saliva in the mouth. As a result, the mouth feels dry and the lips experience chapped.
4. Diarrhea medicine
Although they can reduce smooth muscle contraction and relieve spasms, diarrhea medications also have side effects. One of the effects is that it causes the mouth to become dry. For that, you need to drink more water to keep your body well hydrated and your mouth not dry.
5. Antihistamines
Antihistamines are medicines that help relieve colds, watery eyes, and allergies. However, these drugs inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system from regulating unwitting body tissues. This condition ultimately results in reduced saliva production in the mouth.
6. Painkillers
Painkillers from the narcotic and opioid classes can stimulate the absorption of fluids and electrolytes in the body. As a result, there is less fluid left in the mouth than usual and makes it feel dry.
7. Diuretic
Diuretics are medicines that help reduce the amount of water and salt in the body. You do this by removing these two components through urine (urine). If you take high doses of diuretic drugs, you will lose more fluids. This reduction in body fluids is then accompanied by a decrease in the activity of the salivary glands. As a result, the mouth produces less saliva.
8. Antihypertensive drugs
Antihypertensive drugs (high blood pressure drugs) such as alpha blockers and beta blockers can actually inhibit saliva production. In addition, ACE inhibitors, which are used to treat high blood pressure as well as diabetes and kidney problems, can also make your mouth drier than usual.
If you are taking the drugs above and experience dry mouth, consult a doctor. Your doctor may readjust the dose or change your medication.
