Question 1

is a metallic taste in your mouth a potential normal side effect of taking clindamycin?

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: Yes, metallic taste has been reported as a possible side effect to clindamycin. Other possible sources for your symptom cannot be ruled out and your treating physician remains your best resource in case the taste changes after completing your clindamycin course.

Question 2

what causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Medications or resto: Both can cause a metallic taste in the mouth.  Silver fillings tend to leach out a metallic taste when they encounter acid       (juice, bacteria).

Question 3

metallic taste in mouth, what could it be? not on any drugs

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Thrush or candidiasis is a fungal infection in the mouth that typically causes a metalic taste in the mouth.  There are many other causes including side effect to drugs, dehydration, or just poor dental hygiene.   See your dentist for an exam.

Question 4

can low iron levels give metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Low iron is not a cause of metallic taste.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 5

could eating chia seeds cause metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

chia seeds: There is no definitive cause of metallic taste in the mouth, but there are numerous possibilities.
If you had no metallic taste before eating the seeds, and if the metallic taste disappears if you stop eating the seeds, then it may be the seeds.
If the metallic taste lingers, see your dentist or ENT specialist for an examination.

Question 6

sudden metallic taste in mouth. am i tasting my own blood?

Accepted Answer

More history: Usually "dysgeusia" with an odd metallic taste is from taking medications (even calcium carbonate) or "just happens" & is never explained.  I trust you are otherwise well & do not have occupational exposure to lead, mercury, or cadmium.  Try running floss across your tongue, and using plastic utensils.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of dizziness, metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Could be a medication causing the metallic taste in your mouth. If you have just changed or started a new medication i would suggest looking to see if that is a symptom. I would also get checked by your general practitioner to have your blood glucose levels monitored.

Question 8

why do i randomly get a metallic taste in mouth when i feel very hungry?

Accepted Answer

Saliva: You may experience a metallic taste when feeling hungry. Often when hungry or before you eat, the mouth gets prepared for food by starting saliva flow. The saliva can contain minerals from foods, medicines, and vitamins that can give a variety of tastes. If you have any silver fillings or metal crowns, the saliva with the metals can set off a galvanic effect and taste of metal. Hope this may help.

Question 9

does appendicitis cause metallic taste in mouth amongst other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Least common : It can but not a common symptom.

Question 10

what could persistent metallic taste in mouth and dark colored urine be symptoms of?

Accepted Answer

Kidney/liver/blood: Could be symptoms of many things. Blood disorders, liver problems, or kidney problems are the first things that come to mind. You may want to see a doctor asap because this sounds pretty serious.

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