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What Causes Dryness And Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017

Question: I recently Started waking up with a dry mouth metallic taste. It goes away as the day goes on beginning within the first hour of the day.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
What medications are you on?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed your information fully. Dry mouth is often caused by medications as side effects. I will like to review a list of all nonfood products that you are currently on, regularly or take once in a while. This way, I will provide a personalized and helpful response to you.

I hope to hear back from you at your earliest convenience...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

I take Signmet 4 times a day. I have been taking it since 2005 for Parkinsons Disease. I also take Crestor and have been taking that since 2001.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dry mouth and taste changes are side effects of SINEMET!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

While you have been on SINEMET for long, dry mouth and taste changes are well documented side effects. I will encourage you to sip water as often as needed to relief this. Seen the importance of being on this drug for the parkinson. stopping will not be the smartest approach as the benefits outweigh the risks!

I wish you well and feel free to follow up if you have more worries.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar