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Do iron pills leave a metallic taste in your mouth?
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Yes: This can definitely be a side effect of taking iron supplements.
Answered 9/15/2013
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They can: Iron supplements can cause a metallic taste in your mouth. There are also many other causes. Vitamin deficiencies, periodontal disease, medications, hormonal changes, diabetes and other metabolic diseases can also cause this.
Answered 9/15/2013
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