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Why do certain psych medications cause dry cotton mouth?
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Xerostomia: Antidepressants, benzodiazepines, lithium and antipsychotics may cause dry mouth. At least some of these may cause sx's through an anticholinergic effect.
Answered 12/27/2020
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