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Could you tell me some medications that cause white tounge coating side effect?
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Many antibiotics: Many drugs especially antibiotics can lead to an overgrowth of other naturally occurring organisms that coat your tongue and appear white. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
Answered 9/8/2016
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