Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Instead of a metallic taste after taking flagyl i get a bad taste in the mouth about an hour before my next dose, so the taste comes 5 hours later? y?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes : Yes bad taste from Flagyl can come hours later

Answered 3/19/2016

1.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My tongue has been sore for almost 2 weeks now. I don't see any mouth sores. I finished taking Flagyl around 2 weeks ago. This is very uncomfortable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I went to dentist yesterday. Got 2 fillings. The roof of my mouth is still a little numb qnd the tip of my tongue or is this Flagyl thats causing this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Feels like swelling in my throat. Then stops. Numbness roof of mouth. I'm on Flagyl for my tonsil been a little large. Whats wrong with me I'm scared?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My mouth is coated with a furry texture. Been like that for over a year. My Dr first suggested I use Andolex mouth wash. Then went on to Flagyl, Nystacid oral suspension and Daktarin gel. This year, tried canesten troche lozengers. NOTHING HELPS?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I still have a metallic taste in my mouth from just certain foods and coffee after taking metronidazole for BV. I stopped taking it a month ago. Is this cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

Why Flagyl causes metallic taste in mouth?
I was Flagyl for diverticulitis now 2 days after finishing it I have a bad taste in my mouth that reminds me of strep. I also have a white/yellow coated tongue. My throat is also a little scratchy. Could this be thrush?
My mouth feels gritty but closer to my throat. Finished taking Flagyl about a week ago, 1000mg per day. Don't like this feeling. Affecting my taste?
I get white tongue coating when taking flagyl. Any way to prevent?
How can I get rid of a black tongue? I'm taking flagyl and doxycycline hyclate . I'm brushing my tongue and teeth several times a day.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.