Excessive Thirst: Why Am I So Thirsty?
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Medications
Various medications can cause excessive thirst as a side effect. Medications that may cause dry mouth include antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticholinergics, anticonvulsants, alpha agonists and anticholinergics.
Diabetes medications called SGLT2 inhibitors reduce blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of sugar removed from the body through urine. Increased blood sugar is also a potential side effect of steroids. These medications may cause excessive thirst in the same way as uncontrolled diabetes.1Gilmerm. ‘3 Reasons Why You May Be Feeling Really Thirsty.’ Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, 5 Oct. 2020, health.clevelandclinic.org/reasons-why-you-may-be-feeling-really-thirsty/
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