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Why Do I Have A Strange Taste In My Mouth?

For a little over a week, I have been having a strange taste in my mouth. As much as I love water, it doesn t taste the same. I am a diabetic also. I m on Levemir 80 units a day, Humalog on a sliding scale, glimiperide, metformin 1000mg qid, cymbalta 60mg daily, norvasc 5mg.
posted on Sat, 6 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
A bad taste in the mouth can be caused by a variety of conditions including dental or gum problems, dehydration, medication (such as some antibiotics and antihypertensives), a yeast infection in the mouth, an autoimmune condition or a respiratory tract infection.
Bad breath and an altered sense of taste can also be caused by certain low-carb diets, which lead to the formation of ketones (chemicals that are released in the breath as the body burns fat).
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Why Do I Have A Strange Taste In My Mouth?

Hello, Thanks for your query. A bad taste in the mouth can be caused by a variety of conditions including dental or gum problems, dehydration, medication (such as some antibiotics and antihypertensives), a yeast infection in the mouth, an autoimmune condition or a respiratory tract infection. Bad breath and an altered sense of taste can also be caused by certain low-carb diets, which lead to the formation of ketones (chemicals that are released in the breath as the body burns fat). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care