HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Do Intake Of Antibiotics Lead To Unusual Taste In Mouth?

I had shoulder surgery, developed a sore throat, lost voice and fever. Doctor put me on antibiotics. Started coughing, snotty nose. Fever broke. 3 days later doctor changed med, now have nasty taste in my mouth. Shoulder is fine. What s causing the nasty taste in my mouth?
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your query Antibiotics have a tendency to cause a nasty taste or a foul taste in mouth and it is one of the most common side effects of antibiotics..

You need not to worry about it as when the intake of antibiotics will be withdrawn gradually the taste will become normal..

As of now you can drink plenty of water as well as chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum as it will stimulate saliva flow and also mask the foul taste..
You should also clean your tongue using a tongue cleaner..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Do Intake Of Antibiotics Lead To Unusual Taste In Mouth?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your query Antibiotics have a tendency to cause a nasty taste or a foul taste in mouth and it is one of the most common side effects of antibiotics.. You need not to worry about it as when the intake of antibiotics will be withdrawn gradually the taste will become normal.. As of now you can drink plenty of water as well as chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum as it will stimulate saliva flow and also mask the foul taste.. You should also clean your tongue using a tongue cleaner.. Hope this helps.. Regards..