Question 1

i have a weird taste in my mouth. what antibiotics give a weird taste in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Dysguesia: That's the technical term- "weird", "off", "metallic", other descriptors have been used. Most likely, the offending antibiotic is Flagyl (generic: metronidazole)- this is the leading reason for people to become non-compliant with this antibiotic. Other antibiotics have also this side effect (certain quinolones) but not to the degree seen with metronidazole.

Question 2

my girlfriend is on an antibiotic cream, she used it yesterday. i did give her oral sex and now i have a metallic taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Please be careful : if you plan to participate in oral sex please make sure both partners are clean drug free and disease free.   Condoms are a safe way to protect each other.   Herpes can easily spread to your mouth from unprotected sex

Question 3

would antibiotics minimize the bad taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Bad taste in mouth: Probably not. The causes of bad taste are numerous and can be related to what you eat, natural body chemistry, disturbed sensation in your tongue, or problems with smell. Antibiotics won't help any of these. On the other hand, sometimes sinus or dental infections will cause bad taste, and antibiotics may help, but by themselves may not be a complete solution. (eg a dental problem needs to be fixed.

Question 4

my antibiotics are leaving a bad taste in my mouth, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Usually...: ...This is a problem with Clarithromycin (biaxin) or Flagyl (metronidazole.) hard candy or gum is probably your best bet to control this.

Question 5

why do i have a really bad taste in my mouth after i take antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: The oral flora is usually in a state of balance...Taking antibiotics kills certain bacteria, alowing others to step forward (so to speak).  When on antibiotics, take probiotics/yogurt to compensate for the disruption in your GI tract, that should help.

Question 6

i have a minty taste in my mouth an i the doctor gave me antibiotics but they havent helped. im worried because i have had a p.e before.

Accepted Answer

PE?: A minty taste should not be anything serious. Usually infection produces a foul odor of taste in your mouth. I'm not clear as to what PE stands for but antibiotics wouldn't be my choice of treatment but again, not enough info here for me to properly diagnose. If you're still concerned I'd go see an oral surgeon and get it checked but doesn't sound like anything bad to me.

Question 7

i was taking penicillin for tonsillitis and finished the course got nasty taste in my mouth since antibiotics is that normal and how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms: could be caused by fungus superinfection.  Does not sound like antibiotic side effect, if you were on penicillin alone.  Contact the doctor who prescribed the medication just to be sure.

Question 8

why do i have a metallic taste in my mouth when i cough? i'm not on an antibiotic anymore i stopped almost 2 months ago but my cough and wheezing are still lingering. is that normal for it to be 2 months with cough and wheezing and metallic taste? thanks!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : If you have had lingering cough and wheezing for 2 months you should go back to your doctor.  It could be serious.

Question 9

one week after wisdom teeth removal, there's a sour, foul taste in my mouth. is this normal? i finished my antibiotics and saltwater rinse every day.

Accepted Answer

Sour taste: Advisable to return to Dentist or Oral Surgeon for reevaluation.  Additional course of antibiotics may be indicated.

Question 10

will antibiotics leave a funny taste in your mouth after u finished taking them?

Accepted Answer

Yes could be: Antibiotics can cause metallic taste in mouth ..Common clarithromycin..But there could be many other reasons..Lots of oral diseases can also cause so you should get it che ked by dentist..Could be periodontal disease..Infection..To do with dry mouth and an ongoing list so may want your dentist to take a look too.

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My girlfriend is on an antibiotic cream, she used it yesterday. i did give her oral sex and now i have a metallic taste in my mouth?

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Would antibiotics minimize the bad taste in my mouth?

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My antibiotics are leaving a bad taste in my mouth, what should i do?

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Why do i have a really bad taste in my mouth after i take antibiotics?

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I have a minty taste in my mouth an i the doctor gave me antibiotics but they havent helped. im worried because i have had a p.e before.

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I was taking penicillin for tonsillitis and finished the course got nasty taste in my mouth since antibiotics is that normal and how long does it last?

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Why do i have a metallic taste in my mouth when i cough? i'm not on an antibiotic anymore i stopped almost 2 months ago but my cough and wheezing are still lingering. is that normal for it to be 2 months with cough and wheezing and metallic taste? thanks!

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One week after wisdom teeth removal, there's a sour, foul taste in my mouth. is this normal? i finished my antibiotics and saltwater rinse every day.

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Will antibiotics leave a funny taste in your mouth after u finished taking them?

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