Dry Eyes and Mouth

Well, many medicines can cause dryness of the mouth as a side effect. Check the side effect profile of your medications to see if dry mouth is a common side effect. Don't stop taking medications you were prescribed, even if you think your medication could be causing your symptoms. Check with your doctor and talk about whether an alternative medicine (or even no medicine) is a reasonable option. And keep in mind that over-the-counter medicines, such as cold remedies, can cause dryness of the mouth as well.

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Date Last Reviewed: 6/1/2006 Date Last Modified: 5/25/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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