Some medications may cause mouth ulcers—particularly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), beta-blockers and painkillers. If you have been prescribed a new medication, or if you are taking NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain, and you develop mouth ulcers, you may want to talk to your doctor about switching medications.

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