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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Other symptoms include dry mouth and frequent urination (polyuria).
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Potential Risks and Side Effects While microdosing aims to minimize adverse effects, some individuals may still experience mild side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, or lightheadedness.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Troopers alleged that Thompson had glossy eyes and severe dry mouth and noted there was a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
This can lead to better airflow, less snoring, and less dry mouth.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Potential Risks and Side Effects While microdosing aims to minimize adverse effects, some individuals may still experience mild side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, or lightheadedness.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Troopers alleged that Thompson had glossy eyes and severe dry mouth and noted there was a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
This can lead to better airflow, less snoring, and less dry mouth.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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