what to do about dry mouth caused by medication
If dry mouth is caused by something like medication -- it is a common side effect of drugs used to treat depression, anxiety, pain, allergies (antihistamines and decongestants), diarrhea, urinary incontinence, and Parkinson's disease -- your dentist or doctor will consider making a change.. A. A. Treatment for dry mouth depends on what is causing the problem. Generally, treatment of a dry mouth focuses on three areas: 1  Managing underlying medical conditions causing the dry mouth. 2  Preventing tooth decay. 3  Increasing the flow of saliva, if possible.