There are a lot of bipolar disorder medications that can cause a dry mouth- anti depressants, mood stabilizers and anti psychotics are equal opportunity employers when it comes to side effects. Our bodies are so different – which means that some of us will have a dry mouth with Tegretol while others will have eye problems- but over all, dry mouth caused by bipolar disorder medications is very common.
My mother, who is on Lamictal, found an excellent product that she says helps a lot. It’s called Breath RX. Those the products are for bad breath, they actually help moisten the mouth more than any other product. They really work.
MANY people with bipolar disorder have trouble with their teeth. I know that I do! One theory states that our mouths get too dry from some med side effects and our teeth get brittle. These breath mints can help as they keep the teeth hydrated! [ Read More ]

