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Do certain type of medications cause dry mouth
I am a 45 year old female, i recently had high grade fever and took medicines for the same. the doctor gave me the medicines from his clinic itself. since that episode i have this problem of dryness in my mouth. can certain medicines cause dry mouth? do i need further evaluation?
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Yes certain medicines can cause dry mouth,keep sipping fluids quite frequently.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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Yes medication and even fever can cause dry mouth. Wait for a few weeks, it should resolve on its own
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