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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That can create conditions that allow bacteria to thrive and increase the likelihood of dry mouth, bad breath, and other oral health issues.
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Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Signs of underhydration include fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, darker urine, and thirst.
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Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
These signs include dark yellow urine, dry mouth, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and infrequent urination.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
According to MedlinePlus, diphenhydramine use can cause a range of side effects including dry mouth, nose, and throat; drowsiness or dizziness; muscle weakness; and hyperactivity in children.
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Byshafiq Najib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Signs of underhydration include fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, darker urine, and thirst.
—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
These signs include dark yellow urine, dry mouth, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and infrequent urination.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
According to MedlinePlus, diphenhydramine use can cause a range of side effects including dry mouth, nose, and throat; drowsiness or dizziness; muscle weakness; and hyperactivity in children.
—
Byshafiq Najib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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