Which Medications Cause Drooling?

Major medication groups that are clearly associated with drooling are antipsychotics, particularly clozapine, and direct and indirect cholinergic agonists that are used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer type and myasthenia gravis.

What medications can cause excessive salivation?

Medications that can cause overproduction of saliva include:
  • aripiprazole.
  • clozapine.
  • pilocarpine.
  • ketamine.
  • potassium chlorate.
  • risperidone.
  • pyridostigmine.

What causes drooling sensation?

Drooling is usually caused by excess saliva in the mouth. Medical conditions such as acid reflux and pregnancy can increase saliva production. Allergies, tumors, and above-the-neck infections such as strep throat, tonsil infection, and sinusitis can all impair swallowing.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.