Side Effects Of Sleeping Pills

Dry Mouth

Patients who use sleeping pills might experience dry mouth. Some doctors prescribe antidepressants like amitriptyline, mirtazapine, and trazodone for patients with insomnia, and these medications are most likely to cause dry mouth. When dry mouth occurs, the patient's mouth doesn't produce enough saliva, and there may be a feeling of stickiness in the mouth. Bad breath, difficulty chewing and swallowing, sore throat, and changes in taste could occur. Patients who have dry mouth for a prolonged period may be at an increased risk of tooth decay. To treat dry mouth, patients can use over-the-counter or prescription mouthwashes or artificial saliva to lubricate the mouth. Switching to a different type of sleeping pill could alleviate this side effect.

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