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

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

Answered 10/6/2017

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