Question 1

why won't my dry mouth go away after drinking a lot of water?

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Need more info: You should talk to your doctor.  It may simply be the hormone changes of pregnancy but you want to make sure it is not diabetes.

Question 2

can post nasal drip cause dry mouth? i wake up with dry mouth then goes away after drink water.i always swallowing thin mucus that won't come up.can t

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Mouth-breathing?: You likely have nasal obstruction as well and mouth-breathing while asleep can give you dry mouth.  Consult your doctor to see if you have nasal problem and then observe whether reducing the nasal obstruction leads to improvement in your dry mouth.  Dry mouth may also be caused by inflamed salivary glands presumably from an autoimmune process.

Question 3

why doesn't my dry mouth go away?

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Xerostomia: Dry mouth can be attributed to many different things. It is difficult to diagnose your problem with so little information. Please see your local physician for a physical and advice.

Question 4

will my dry mouth go away 
had it for two months now

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Depends on cause: Dry mouth my be a symptom of aging, or it may be due to a systemic disease.  Check with both your physician and dentist.

Question 5

do endep10 side affects go away? slept all night and all day/ dry mouth?

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Amitriptyline: Amitriptyline is a useful drug but very common to get side-effects. The side-effects can improve after a few days for some people but not for everyone. If this is a new medication, ask your doctor if ok to start on 1/2 tab (5mg) instead of 10mg. Alternatively, nortriptyline is often better tolerated by people with persistent side-effects on amitriptyline.

Question 6

what causes dry mouth?

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Various: There are a multitude of cause of dry mouth. In our modern society, i think the biggest cause is side-effects of prescription medication. If you take rx meds and are having dry mouth discuss with your doctor. Other causes are autoimmune disorders, disorders of the salivary glands or ducts, and other illnesses. Discuss with your doctor and dentist. Do not suck on hard candy as some doctors recommen.

Question 7

which drugs cause dry mouth?

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See details: There are too many to list. It would have been better is you listed the meds you are taking and then someone could tell you if one is a possible cause.

Question 8

what medicines cause dry mouth?

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Several medications: Several medications cause dry mouth including anti-depressants, anti-epileptics, muscle relaxants, anti-psychotics and anti-histaminics (benadryl, claritin).  Additionally, smoking/tobacco and anti-cancer drugs can also cause dry mouth.

Question 9

i need help what medication causes dry mouth?

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See details: There are too many to list. Tell us what meds you are taking and then someone can advise you if one may be causing your problem.

Question 10

how do i treat dry mouth caused by medication?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth meds: You should talk to your doctor, have him change the meds if your dryness is so bad you can not tolerate it.

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