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What does it mean when you have a matallic test in your mouth?
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Certain meds: Some medications like Flagyl cause a metallic taste. Potentially the metallic taste could be cause by a vitamin deficiency.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Side effects: Medications and partial dentures as well as loose silver fillings can cause a metallic taste in mouth not a metal taste.
Answered 10/25/2014
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