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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?

Q: 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?

: Changes in taste/smell can occur with COVID-19, so obtain a serum PCR test for COVID and quarantine for at least 10 days, along with any close contacts, even if the test is negative. These kinds of symptoms may persist for indeterminate periods after active COVID .

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Changes in taste/smell can occur with COVID-19, so obtain a serum PCR test for COVID and quarantine for at least 10 days, along with any close contacts, even if the test is negative. These kinds of symptoms may persist for indeterminate periods after active COVID .

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Answered 3/31/2021

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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

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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