Waking Up With a Dry Mouth Every Night? Here Are 8 Common Reasons Why

Hundreds of medications can contribute to dry-mouth symptoms because they affect the nervous system or the glands responsible for producing saliva.

Examples include some:

Antihistamines used for allergies.
Antidepressants.
Medicines used to treat anxiety.
Decongestants.
Blood pressure medications.
Diuretics, which increase urine production.
Medications used to treat overactive bladder.
Certain pain medications.
The effect varies from person to person. Some people experience only mild dryness, while others notice significant discomfort, especially during the night.

The problem may become more noticeable when several medications with drying effects are