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What Causes Unusual Taste In The Mouth After Discontinuing Flagyl And Ciprofloxacin?
Hi I ve been on flagyl for 7 days and ciprofloxacin for over 10. I was diagnosed with inflammation on the tip of my appendix. I stopped taking the doses last night. I have a weird taste in my mouth, is this due to the medication or is there something serious going on inside my body? Would I know if my appendix burst?
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Hi & Welcome to HCM.
It seems to be caused by the medication Flagyl.
Flagyl (Metronidazole) is known to cause dry mouth, an unpleasant or sharp metallic taste, and a change in taste sensation. It will subside upon discontinuing Flagyl after a couple of days.
For temporary relief of you can use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. If you continue to feel metallic taste or dry mouth for more than 2 weeks consult your medical doctor or dentist.
If the inflamed (infected) appendix bursts you will experience severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fall in BP which is a life threatening condition called as peritonitis for which you need to consult a general surgeon immediately.
Hope this answers your query.
It seems to be caused by the medication Flagyl.
Flagyl (Metronidazole) is known to cause dry mouth, an unpleasant or sharp metallic taste, and a change in taste sensation. It will subside upon discontinuing Flagyl after a couple of days.
For temporary relief of you can use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. If you continue to feel metallic taste or dry mouth for more than 2 weeks consult your medical doctor or dentist.
If the inflamed (infected) appendix bursts you will experience severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fall in BP which is a life threatening condition called as peritonitis for which you need to consult a general surgeon immediately.
Hope this answers your query.
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