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What Causes Foul Taste At Back Of The Throat After Taking Antibiotics?

i have had a week of flu, then got better for a week, then cold/flu like symptons, diagnosed by doctor to have early stages of pneumonia and pleurisy have been given anti biotics but have an awful taste in the back of my throat, wasn't too bad yesterday but today it's gone on for longer
really bitter. any explanation would be fantastic.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns....

As per your complain the bitter taste seems to be due to side effect of the antibiotics that you are taking and alteration in taste is one of the commonly seem side effect of antibiotics.
I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and explain the immediate symptoms and he can either change the antibiotics or reduce the dose..
One more thing that I would like to tell you is that once the intake of antibiotics will stopped gradually the taste will improve..
As of now you can chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gums..
Gargle with flavoured mouthwash..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Foul Taste At Back Of The Throat After Taking Antibiotics?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.... As per your complain the bitter taste seems to be due to side effect of the antibiotics that you are taking and alteration in taste is one of the commonly seem side effect of antibiotics. I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and explain the immediate symptoms and he can either change the antibiotics or reduce the dose.. One more thing that I would like to tell you is that once the intake of antibiotics will stopped gradually the taste will improve.. As of now you can chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gums.. Gargle with flavoured mouthwash.. Drink plenty of water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..