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A foul taste in the mouth is a clinical finding that can be caused by medications, chemical exposures, infections, or poor dental care.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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Mouth

Is a Side Effect of

Benzphetamine
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