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Have really bad taste of metal in my mouth any ideas what this is?
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It may be: Due to recent medications if no bleeding in the mouth and recent, otherwise that's a tough one.
Answered 3/19/2013
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Medicine?: Some medicines can cause a metallic taste. Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Metronidazole are examples, but there are others. Some may interpret certain food tastes, such as that of garlic, in the same way.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Meds vs filling: Some medications produce a side effect of metallic taste. Of course, don't over look the possibility of a metal filling.
Answered 3/19/2013
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