Medications That Cause Dry Mouth

Below is a list of commonly prescribed medications that may cause dry mouth. This list is not exhaustive, but it includes many medications we frequently see associated with xerostomia in dental practice.

Antidepressants & Mood Medications

  • Amitriptyline (Elavil)

  • Nortriptyline (Pamelor)

  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)

  • Sertraline (Zoloft)

  • Citalopram (Celexa)

  • Escitalopram (Lexapro)

  • Paroxetine (Paxil)

  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)

  • Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

  • Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Blood Pressure & Heart Medications

  • Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

  • Losartan (Cozaar)

  • Amlodipine (Norvasc)

  • Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)

  • Atenolol (Tenormin)

  • Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

  • Furosemide (Lasix)

Allergy & Cold Medications

  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

  • Loratadine (Claritin)

  • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

  • Fexofenadine (Allegra)

  • Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

  • Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

Anxiety & Sleep Medications

  • Alprazolam (Xanax)

  • Lorazepam (Ativan)

  • Diazepam (Valium)

  • Clonazepam (Klonopin)

  • Zolpidem (Ambien)

  • Trazodone (Desyrel)

ADHD & Stimulant Medications

  • Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

  • Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)

Pain Medications & Muscle Relaxants

  • Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

  • Gabapentin (Neurontin)

  • Pregabalin (Lyrica)

  • Tramadol (Ultram)

  • Hydrocodone (Norco, Vicodin)

  • Oxycodone (Percocet)

Respiratory Medications

  • Albuterol (Ventolin, ProAir)

  • Ipratropium (Atrovent)

  • Tiotropium (Spiriva)

Neurologic / Parkinson’s / Bladder Medications

  • Oxybutynin (Ditropan)

  • Tolterodine (Detrol)

  • Benztropine (Cogentin)

  • Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)