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

What Causes A Bitter Taste In The Mouth While Treating Malaria?

Good morning please I have been experiencing bitter mouth taste and fever in which I did blood test last month and was positive for malaria. I took d medication for malaria. But now only my mouth still bitter but no more fever. And I'm trying to conceive as my ovulation starts today till 21st ( fertile window). Please kindly tell me what to do. I'm 34 years. Thanks
posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2017
Twitter Thu, 26 Apr 2018 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 30 Apr 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

The bitter taste in your mouth is a highly likely side effect of the antibiotics (quinine) that you took for malaria treatment. The taste eventually will come to normal.

You can conceive a child if you are the disease-free and you are not taking any medications.

Certain medications that used to treat malaria, such as quinine, are considered teratogenic, and a woman is recommended not to conceive while taking these medications or recommended to have certain drug free time period before conceiving a child.

Again, if you are on medications, they should be reviewed by your doctor for any side effect for conceiving a child.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Malik Amonov
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. 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
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes A Bitter Taste In The Mouth While Treating Malaria?

Hello, The bitter taste in your mouth is a highly likely side effect of the antibiotics (quinine) that you took for malaria treatment. The taste eventually will come to normal. You can conceive a child if you are the disease-free and you are not taking any medications. Certain medications that used to treat malaria, such as quinine, are considered teratogenic, and a woman is recommended not to conceive while taking these medications or recommended to have certain drug free time period before conceiving a child. Again, if you are on medications, they should be reviewed by your doctor for any side effect for conceiving a child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Malik Amonov