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What Causes Bitter Taste In Mouth And Neck Pain While On BP Medication?

hi my mum is 64 and she has high blood pressure which she is on medication for.for the last few days she has been complaining of a bitter taste in her mouth and the side of her neck is a bit painful.she sometimes feels a bit sick and has lost her appetite a bit.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your query bitter taste in mouth after taking medications for blood pressure can be commonly due to Dry mouth which is a most common side effect of blood pressure medicines.
The other symptoms like pain on the side of neck, feeling sick and loss of appetite can also be due to side effect of medication or there can also be rise in blood pressure and it needs evaluation..
I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and get evaluated and if the problems are occurring as a side effect of the medication either change of medication or alteration in dose can help..

As of now she can suck on tart candies, chew sugarfree chewing gums to stimulate saliva flow as it will reduce bitterness and also improve appetite..
Taking a soft diet and more of fluids is must to retain the nutrition of body and prevent dehydration and weakness..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Bitter Taste In Mouth And Neck Pain While On BP Medication?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your query bitter taste in mouth after taking medications for blood pressure can be commonly due to Dry mouth which is a most common side effect of blood pressure medicines. The other symptoms like pain on the side of neck, feeling sick and loss of appetite can also be due to side effect of medication or there can also be rise in blood pressure and it needs evaluation.. I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and get evaluated and if the problems are occurring as a side effect of the medication either change of medication or alteration in dose can help.. As of now she can suck on tart candies, chew sugarfree chewing gums to stimulate saliva flow as it will reduce bitterness and also improve appetite.. Taking a soft diet and more of fluids is must to retain the nutrition of body and prevent dehydration and weakness.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.