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✅ Frequent, excessive drooling that soaks your pillow
✅ Difficulty swallowing or choking during meals
✅ Muscle weakness, slurred speech, or tremors
✅ Daytime fatigue or breathing issues
✅ Drooling that started suddenly or worsened over time
Final Thoughts: Your Body Is Talking — Are You Listening?
Drooling while sleeping isn’t always a red flag — but when it becomes a pattern, it might be your body’s way of sounding an alarm.
From sleep apnea to neurological conditions, the root cause could be treatable — but only if you pay attention.
Medications for Alzheimer’s (e.g., cholinesterase inhibitors)
Some anti-nausea drugs
Seizure medications
Why It Causes Drooling:
These drugs can overstimulate the salivary glands, leading to excess saliva that’s hard to swallow — especially during sleep.
What to Do:
Review your medications with your doctor. Never stop taking prescribed meds on your own — but ask if dosage adjustments or alternatives are availab,
