Question 1

what does it mean when you taste bitter?

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MeansYouNeedABath: Oh, YOU have a bitter taste!Well,your question opens a wonderfully bitter can of worms.Taste is complicated.Bitter is one of the five basic tastes the tongue can distinguish.Dental problems aside,there's medications &amp; foods that can leave a bitter taste.Coffee,tea,some herbs leave residues that stick around until you brush.There's a genetic propensity too.See a doc or dentist if it won't go away

Question 2

how can i make a crushed pill less bitter?

Accepted Answer

Mixing in with: food that has a pleasing flavor can sometimes help.

Question 3

what can mask the bitterness taste of crushed pills??

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: Crushed pills can be mixed in with a spoonful of fruit preserves to mask the bitterness. Make sure that the pills you are crushing are OK to be crushed. There are many extended release or specially coated tablets that should not be crushed. Most capsules should also not be opened or crushed.

Question 4

are there resources that list all the bitter tasting drugs?

Accepted Answer

No: I know of no such list.

Question 5

all the food i eat taste sour or bitter how i do make my taste normal?

Accepted Answer

Taste is altered: Especially if you have GERD, you may be describing sourbrash, a bitter taste in your mouth due to refluxed material that contains stomach acid. Alternatively, your problem may run the spectrum from dysgeusia (associated with zinc deficiency) to a brain issue involving the area that processes taste/smell.

Question 6

my tongue always tastes bitter?  what is it?

Accepted Answer

Food? GERD?: May be decaying food particles or tooth decay/ abscess, or may be acid reflux. See doc/dentist for evaluation & options for prevention/treatment.

Question 7

i have a pill that looks like s bar of xanax (alprazolam) and has a 2 on one side and nothing on the back.  it tasted like bitter xanax (alprazolam).  any help out there?

Accepted Answer

A pill: It is hard to know. It may be Valium 2 mg.

Question 8

are the liquids for constipation bitter?

Accepted Answer

Can you please: Clarify which liquids you are referring to  and re-ask.

Question 9

what causes mouth bitterness?

Accepted Answer

Many choices: Anything from a large build up of bacteria in the mouth to cavities to gum disease or possibly a more internal physiological condition. The first step would be to see your dentist for a thorough exam and cleaning. If that does not make things better, see your physician.

Question 10

why is my mouth always bitter?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux ?: Periodontal problems and cavities in your teeth can also cause these symptoms. Have a complete dental exam with radiographs and a cleaning to rule out dental problems, and then see your physician.

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All the food i eat taste sour or bitter how i do make my taste normal?

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My tongue always tastes bitter? what is it?

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I have a pill that looks like s bar of xanax (alprazolam) and has a 2 on one side and nothing on the back. it tasted like bitter xanax (alprazolam). any help out there?

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