Learn About Dry Mouth : Medications That May Cause Dry Mouth
This is a list of common conditions and medications that may cause or aggravate Dry Mouth. It's not meant as a complete list, as many drug interactions and lifestyle factors, including normal aging, can cause or complicate Dry Mouth.
| Conditions that may cause Dry Mouth: | ||
| Baby Bottle Tooth Decay | Halitosis | Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) |
| Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) | Mouth Breathing | Rheumatiod Arthritis |
| Canker Sores (Apthous Ulcers) | Periodontitis | Sjogren's Syndrome |
| Dysphagia | Diabetes | Thrush |
| Dystonia | Lupus | |
| Gingivitis | Periodontal Disease | |
Drugs that may cause Dry Mouth:
| Drug Name | Generic Name | Drug Type |
| Accupril | Quinapril | Antihypertensive |
| Accutane | Isotretinoin | Antiacne |
| Aceon | Perindopril | Antihypertensive |
| AcipHex | Rabeprazole | |
| Actifed | Triprolidine with Pseudoephedrine | Antihistamine |
| Actiq | Fentanyl Transmucosal | |
| Adalat | Nifedipine | |
| Adderall | Amphetamine | |
| Adipex-P | Phentermine | Anorexiant |
| Adipost | Phendimetrazine | Anorexiant |
| Aero-Bid | Flunisolide Oral Inhalation | |
| Akineton | Trihexphenidyl | Antiparkinsonian |
| Aldactone | Spirnolactone | Diuretic |
| Aldomet | Methyldopa | Antihypertensive |
| Alinia | Nitazoxanide | |
| Allegra | Fexofenadine | Antihistamine |
| Altace | Remipril | Antihypertensive |
| Alupent | Metaproterenol | Bronchodilator |
| Anafranil | Clomipramine | Antidepressant |
| Anaspaz | Hyoscyamine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Anorex SR | Phendimetrazine | Anorexiant |
| Antivert | Meclizine | Antiemetics |
| Antivert | Meclizine | Antinauseant |
| Arimidex | Anastrazole | |
| Artane | Trihexyphenidyl | Antiparkinsonian |
| Asendin | Amoxapine | Antidepressant |
| Astelin | Azelastine | Antihistamine |
| Atarax | Hydroxyzine | Antianxiety |
| Atarax | Hydroxyzine | Antihistamine |
| Ativan | Lorazepam | Antianxiety |
| Atrovent | Ipratroterenol | Bronchodilator |
| Avastin | Bevacizumab | |
| Avinza | Morphine | |
| Azmacort | Triamcinolone Acetonide | |
| B&O Supprettes | Belladonna and Opium | |
| Bellergal | Belladonna Alkaloids | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Benadryl | Diphenhydramine | Antihistamine |
| Bentyl | Dicyclomine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Bextra | Valdecoxib | |
| Betapace | Sotalol | Antihypertensive |
| Bontril PDM | Phendimetrazine | Anorexiant |
| Bucladin | Buclizine | Antiemetics |
| Bumex | Bumetanide | Diuretic |
| BuSpar | Buspirone | |
| Busulfex | Bulsulfan | |
| Cantil | Mepenzolate | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Capoten | Captopril | Antihypertensive |
| Carafate | Sucralfate | |
| Cardizem | Diltiazem | |
| Cardura | Doxazosin | Antihypertensive |
| Cartol | Carvedilol | Antihypertensive |
| Catapres | Clonidine | Antihypertensive |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib | |
| Celexa | Citalopram | Antidepressant |
| Centrax | Prazepam | Antianxiety |
| Chlor-Trimeton | Chlorpheniramine | Antihistamine |
| Clarinex | Desloratadine | |
| Claritin | Loratadine | Antihistamine |
| Clozaril | Clozapine | Antipsychotic |
| Cogentin | Benztropine Mesylate | Antihypertensive |
| Cognex | Tacrine | |
| Combivent | Ipratropium/Albuterol | Bronchodilator |
| Compazine | Prochlorperazine | Antiemetics |
| Compazine | Prochlorperazine | Antipsychotic |
| Comtan | Entacapone | Antihypertensive |
| Copegus | Ribavirin | |
| Coreg | Carvedilol | Antihypertensive |
| Corgard | Nadolol | Antihypertensive |
| Corlopam | Fendoldopam Mesylate | |
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine Hydrochloride | |
| Dalmane | Flurazepam | Sedative |
| Daranide | Dichlorphenamide | Diuretic |
| Daricon | Oxyphencyclimine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Darvon | Propxyphene | |
| Demerol | Meperidine | Narcotic Relaxant |
| Demser | Metyrosine | |
| Desyrel | Trazodone | Antidepressant |
| Detrol | Tolterodine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Diamox | Acetazolamide | Diuretic |
| Didrex | Benzphetamine | Anorexiant |
| Dilaudid | Hydromorphone | |
| Dimetane | Brompheniramine | Antihistamine |
| Disipal | Baclofen | Muscle Relaxant |
| Ditropan | Oxybutynin | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Diucardin | Hydroflumethiazide | Diuretic |
| Diurese | Trichlormethiazide | Diuretic |
| Diuril | Chlorothiazide | Diuretic |
| Dolobid | Diflunisal | Antiinflammatory Analgesic |
| Donnatal | Hyoscyamne with Atropine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Doral | Quazepam | Sedative |
| Dostinex | Carergoline | |
| Dramamine | Dyphenhydramine | Antinauseant |
| Dramamine | Dimenhydrinate | Antiemetics |
| Duragesic | Fentanyl Transdermal | |
| Dyazide | Triamterene | Diuretic |
| Dyrenium | Trimaterene | Diuretic |
| Edecrin | Ethacrynic Acid | Diuretic |
| Effexor | Venlafaxine | Antidepressant |
| Elavil | Amitiptyline | Antidepressant |
| Eldepryl | Selegiline | Antihypertensive |
| Enablex | Indepamide | |
| Enudron | Methyclothiazide | Diuretic |
| Equanil | Meprobamate | Antianxiety |
| Esidrix | Hydrochlorothiazide | Diuretic |
| Eskalith | Lithium Carbonate | Antipsychotic |
| Exna | Benzthiazide | Diuretic |
| Fastin | Phentermine | Anorexiant |
| Felbatol | Felbamate | Anticonvulsant |
| Feldene | Piroxicam | Antiinflammatory Analgesic |
| Flagyl | Metronidazole | |
| Flexeril | Cyclobenzaprine | Muscle Relaxant |
| Flomax | Tamsulosin | Antihypertensive |
| Flumadine | Rimantidine | |
| Foscavir | Foscarnet Sodium | |
| Frova | Fovatriptan | |
| Geodon | Ziprasidone Hydrochloride | |
| Glauc Tabs | Methazolamide | Diuretic |
| Halcion | Triazolam | Sedative |
| Haldol | Haloperidol | Antipsychotic |
| Hismanal | Astemizole | Antihistamine |
| Hivid | Zalcitabine | |
| Holorel | guanadrel | Antihypertensive |
| HydroDIURIL | Hydrochlorothiazide | Diuretic |
| Hydromaox | Quinethzone | Diuretic |
| Hygroton | Chlorthalidone | Diuretic |
| Hylorel | Guanadrel Sulfate | |
| Hyperstat IV | Lovastatin | |
| Hytrin | Terazosin | Antihypertensive |
| Imodium AD | Ioperamide | Antidiarrheal |
| Inderal | Propanolol | Antihypertensive |
| inversine | Mecamylamine | Antihypertensive |
| Ionamin | Phentermine | Anorexiant |
| Ismelin | Guanethidine | |
| Kadian | Morphine | |
| Kemadrin | Procyclidine | Antihypertensive |
| Kerlone | Betaxolol | Antihypertensive |
| Kinesed | Hyoscyamne with Atropine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Klonopin | Clonazepam | |
| Lamictal | Lamotrigine | Anticonvulsant |
| Larodopa | Levodopa | Antihypertensive |
| Lasix | Furosemide | Diuretic |
| Laxitane | Loxapine | Antipsychotic |
| Letol | Penbutolol | Antihypertensive |
| Levo-Dromoran | Levorphanol | |
| Levsin | Hyoscyamine | |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram Oxalate | |
| Librax | Chlordiazepoxide with Clidinium | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Librium | Chlordiazepoxide | Antianxiety |
| Lioresal | Baclofen | Muscle Relaxant |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | |
| Lithobid | Lithium Carbonate | |
| Lodosyn | Carbidopa | |
| Lomotil | Diphenoxylate with Atropine | Antidiarrheal |
| Lopressor | Metoprolol | Antihypertensive |
| Lotensin | Benazepril | Antihypertensive |
| Lozol | Indapmide | Diuretic |
| Ludiomil | Maprotiline | Antidepressant |
| Lunesta | Eszopiclone | |
| Luvox | Fluvoxamine | Antidepressant |
| Lyrica | Pregablin | |
| Marezine | Cyclizine | Antinauseant |
| Marezine | Cyclizine | Antiemetics |
| Marplan | Isocarboxazid | Antidepressant |
| Mavik | Trandolapril | Antihypertensive |
| Maxair | Pirbuterol | Bronchodilator |
| Maxalt | Rizatriptan | |
| Maxide | Triamterene/HCTZ | |
| Maxzide | Hydrochlochlorothiazide | Diuretic |
| Megace | Megestrol Acetate | |
| Mellaril | Thiordazine | Antipsychotic |
| Meridia | Sibutramine | Anorexiant |
| Methadose | Methadone | |
| Mevacor | Flavoxate | |
| Midamor | Amiloride | Diuretic |
| Migranal | Dihydroergotamine Nasal | |
| Miltown | Meprobamate | Antianxiety |
| Minipress | Prazosin | Antihypertensive |
| Moban | Molindone | Antipsychotic |
| Mobic | Meloxicam | |
| Monoket | Isosorbide Mononitrate ER | |
| Monopril | Fosinopril | Antihypertensive |
| Motofen | Difenoxin and Atropine | |
| Motrin | Ibuprofen | Antiinflammatory Analgesic |
| MS Contin | Morphine | Narcotic Relaxant |
| Mykrox | Metolazone | Diuretic |
| Myleran | Busulfan | |
| Naprosyn | Naproxen | Antiinflammatory Analgesic |
| Naprosyn | Naproxen | Antihypertensive |
| Nardil | Phenylzine | Antidepressant |
| Naturetin | Bendroflumethiazide | Antipsychotic |
| Navane | Thiothixene | Antipsychotic |
| NebuPent Aerosol | Pentamidine Isethionate | |
| Neurontin | Gabapentin | Anticonvulsant |
| Nexium | Esomeprazole | |
| Nolahist | Phenindamine | Antihistamine |
| Norflex | Ophenadrine | Muscle Relaxant |
| Norodyne | Labetolol | Antihypertensive |
| Norpace | Disopyramide Phosphate | |
| Norpramin | Desipramine | Antidepressant |
| Nubain | Nalbuphine | |
| Numorphan | Oxymorphone | |
| Optimine | Azatadine | Antihistamine |
| Orap | Pimozide | Antipsychotic |
| Oxycontin | Oxycodone | |
| Pamelor | Nortiptyline | Antidepressant |
| Pamine | Methscopolamine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Parlodel | Bromocriptine | Antihypertensive |
| Parnate | Tranylcypromine | Antidepressant |
| Pathilon | Tridihexethyl Chloride | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Paxil | Paroxetine | Antidepressant |
| Periactin | Cyproheptadine | Antihistamine |
| Permax | Pergolide | Antihypertensive |
| Permax | Pergolide | Antiparkinsonian |
| Permitill | Fluphenazine | Antipsychotic |
| Phenergan | Dexchlorpheniramine | Antihistamine |
| Polaramine | Promethazine | Antihistamine |
| Precedex | Dexmedetomidine | |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole | |
| Prilosec | Omeprazole | |
| Prinivil | Lisinopril | Antihypertensive |
| Pro-Banthine | Propantheline | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Pro-Fast SA | Phentermine | |
| ProAmatine | Midpcrine | |
| Procardia | Diltiazem | |
| Protonix | Pantoprazole | |
| Proventil | Albuterol | Bronchodilator |
| Provigil | Modafanil | |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine | Antidepressant |
| Pulmicort | Flunisolide Oral Inhalation | |
| Pyribenzamine | Tripelennamine | Antihistamine |
| Quarzan | Clidinium | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Rebetol | Ribavirin | |
| Reglan | Metocloopramide | Antiemetics |
| Relpax | Eletriptan | |
| Remeron | Mirtazapine | Antidepressant |
| Renese | Polythiazide | Antipsychotic |
| Requip | Ropinirole Hydrochloride | |
| Rescriptor | Delavirdine | |
| Restoril | Temazepam | Sedative |
| Ribaspheres | Ribavirin | |
| Robinul | Glycopyrrolate | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Rythmol | Bepridil | |
| Sal-Tropine | Atropine | |
| Sanctura | Solifenacin | |
| Sectral | Acebutolol | Antihypertensive |
| Serax | Oxazepam | Antianxiety |
| Serentil | Mesoridazine | Antipsychotic |
| Seroquel | Quetiapine Fumarate | |
| Serzone | Nefazodone | Antidepressant |
| Sinemet | Cabidopa with Levodopa | Antiparkinsonian |
| Sinequan | Doxepin | Antianxiety |
| Sinequan | Doxepin | Antidepressant |
| Sonata | Zaleplon | |
| Stadol | Butorphanol | |
| Stelazine | Trifluoperazine | Antipsychotic |
| Strattera | Atomoxetine | |
| Sudafed | Pseudoephedrine | Decongestant |
| Surmontil | Trimipramine | Antidepressant |
| Symmetrel | Amantadine | Antiparkinsonian |
| Tasmar | Tolcapone | Antiparkinsonian |
| Tavist | Clemastine | Antihistamine |
| Tegretol | Carbamazepine | Anticonvulsant |
| Ten-Tab | Diethylpropion | Anorexiant |
| Tenex | Guanfacine | Antihypertensive |
| Tenormin | Atenolol | Antihypertensive |
| Tenuate | Diethylpropion | Anorexiant |
| Tepanil | Diethylpropion | Anorexiant |
| Thorazine | Chlorpromazine | Antipsychotic |
| Tigan | Trimethobenzamide | Antiemetics |
| Tofranil | Imipramine | Antidepressant |
| Topamax | Topiramate | |
| Torecan | Thiethylperazine | Antiemetics |
| Transderm-Scop | Scopolamine | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Transderm-Scop | Scopolamine | Antiemetics |
| Tranxene | Clorazepate | Antianxiety |
| Trilifon | Perphenazine | Antipsychotic |
| Ultram | Tramadol | |
| Univasc | Meexipril | Antihypertensive |
| Urispas | Flavoxate | Anticholinerigic/Antispasmodic |
| Valium | Diazepam | Antianxiety |
| Vasotec | Enalapril | Antihypertensive |
| Ventolin | Albuterol | Bronchodilator |
| Vesicare | Darifenacin | |
| Vesprin | Triflupromazine | Antipsychotic |
| Videx | Didanosine | |
| Visken | Pindolol | Antihypertensive |
| Vistaril | Hydroxyzine | Antianxiety |
| Vistaril | Hydroxyzine | Antihistamine |
| Vivactil | Protriptyline | Antidepressant |
| Vioxx | Rofexcoxib | |
| Wellbutrin | Bupropion | Antidepressant |
| Wytensin | Guanabenz | Antihypertensive |
| Xanax | Alprazolam | Antianxiety |
| Xeloda | Capecitabine | |
| Zanaflex | Tizanidine | |
| Zantryl | Phentermine | Anorexiant |
| Zaroxolyn | Metolazone | Diuretic |
| Zavesca | Miglustat | |
| Zebeta | Bisoprolol | Antihypertensive |
| Zestril | Lisinopril | Antihypertensive |
| Zofran | Ondansetron | |
| Zoloft | Sertaline | Antidepressant |
| Zomig | Zolmitriptan | |
| Zyprexa | Olanzapine | Antipsychotic |
| Zyrtec | Cetirizine | Antihistamine |