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4 Home Remedies to Cope With Dry Mouth From Your Medication

Dry mouth isn’t just uncomfortable: It can also increase your risk of dental issues.

Marisa Taylor KarasMandy Armitage, MD
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Updated on May 13, 2025
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD | May 13, 2025

Some medications can leave your mouth feeling dry. This can be unpleasant, but it can also increase the risk of dental problems and bad breath. In this video, learn about ways to deal with dry mouth to improve your treatment experience.

You can read more about dry mouth remedies and medications here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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Mandy Armitage, MD, has combined clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity.

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