Can Antibiotics Cause Dry Mouth and How Do You Manage It?
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Hundreds of medications, including common antibiotics, are known to cause dry mouth (xerostomia) as a potential side effect [1.6.5]. Yes, it is possible that antibiotics can cause dry mouth, a condition that occurs when salivary glands don't produce enough saliva to keep the mouth wet [1.2.3, 1.5.4].
