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Could anxiety cause dry mouth and thirst?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

More common: Symptoms of diabetes than anxiety. Run it by your physician.

Dr Rubenstein and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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Depends on med: If you are taking medication for it then it may be secondary to the side effect of medication, please consult your doc.

Dr Lavi agreed

Answered 4/10/2014

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