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I am taken zyrtec (cetirizine) and topomax nightly for headaches, and now i am on iron pill. i have been having a really chalky dry taste in mouth lately. why?

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Dr. Michelle Zetoony answered

Meds: Could be the medications but also could be the cause of the headaches. See neurologist if you haven't. Sometimes can be partial seizure related. I would recommend trial of sinus rinse and see if that helps. Sometimes you actually may get too dry. Iron all by itself does give you a metal dry taste.

Answered 3/15/2014

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A member asked:

I am taken zyrtec (cetirizine) and topomax nightly for headaches, and now i am on iron pill. i have been having a really chalky dry taste in mouth lately. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michelle Zetoony answered

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