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Took clindamycin. finished last week. some foods tastes nasty now like chemicals (ammonia). peanut butter and soda are the only ones so far. normal?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Not unusual: Disturbance in taste is not unusual following a course of antibiotics. This side effect should resolve after a brief period,however. I expect your sense of taste will return to normal in another week or so.

Answered 5/9/2015

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A member asked:

Took clindamycin. finished last week. some foods tastes nasty now like chemicals (ammonia). peanut butter and soda are the only ones so far. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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