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I'm taking prozac (fluoxetine) and have a metal taste in my mouth, is this normal?
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Possibly: Psychotropic drugs like Prozac (fluoxetine) can lead to xerostomia (dry mouth). In some patients that results in a metalic taste in the mouth.
Answered 6/30/2014
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