A side effect of some anti-depressant drugs is dry mouth.
My doctor's solution was to prescribe a fixed course of anti-depressant medication.
It also acts on a neurotransmitter called noradrenaline, which may account for its anti-depressant effect.
While the newer class of medications to treat depression and anxiety disorders, called SSRI drugs, are better tolerated by most people than older medications on the market, many people seek an alternative to costly anti-depressant drugs.
Once diagnosed, your doctor may refer you to a counselor as well as prescribe some anti-depressant medication.