There are many causes of dry mouth. Dry mouth most commonly occurs as a side effect of medications that cause decreased saliva production, including high blood pressure medications, antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, narcotics, and many others.
Liquid diet: The Liquid diet is the restriction of solid food intake, and replacement of solid food with liquids. In hospitals, liquid diets are prescribed by doctors for a number of reasons for patients who are unable to consume solid foods. Liquid diets may be prescribed following surgery or as a preparation for certain medical procedures.
A clear liquid diet is a type of mechanically altered diet that includes only liquids without any pulp, bits of food, or other residue. They may have a tint (like orange juice or cranberry juice), and they may be sweetened or a little salty, but you shouldn't see anything floating around in the liquid.