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Metallic taste in mouth

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A metallic taste in the mouth is an abnormal or unusual taste in the mouth, sometimes caused by certain medications.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

Mercury poisoning
Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Rocaltrol
Flagyl
Flagyl ER
Glucophage
Janumet
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