dry mouth
noun
: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry
The medication can cause dry mouth.
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Limiting these beverages can help prevent dry mouth and dehydration.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
This, in turn, can lead to muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness or lightheadedness, dark-colored urine, dry mouth, exhaustion, or feeling confused.
—Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Why Coffee Makes Hangovers Worse Common hangover symptoms typically include headache, dry mouth, and upset stomach.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
The usual culprits consist of a dry mouth, throbbing headache, aching fatigue, and potentially a bout of nausea.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
This, in turn, can lead to muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness or lightheadedness, dark-colored urine, dry mouth, exhaustion, or feeling confused.
—Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Why Coffee Makes Hangovers Worse Common hangover symptoms typically include headache, dry mouth, and upset stomach.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
The usual culprits consist of a dry mouth, throbbing headache, aching fatigue, and potentially a bout of nausea.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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