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What Causes Loss Of Taste On Tongue While On Hydrocodone And Gabapentin?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Jan 2016
Question: I am taking both Hydrocodone and gabapentin. will one of these cause food to taste funny?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
possible effect of gabapentin

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Yes, it may be effect of gabapentin which is known side effect and include unusual or metal taste or loss of taste in mouth. Hydrocodone should not cause this.
Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (21 hours later)
How long will it take for my normal taste to return after stopping gabapentin?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Maximally 5 days

Detailed Answer:
5 days
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What Causes Loss Of Taste On Tongue While On Hydrocodone And Gabapentin?

Brief Answer: possible effect of gabapentin Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Yes, it may be effect of gabapentin which is known side effect and include unusual or metal taste or loss of taste in mouth. Hydrocodone should not cause this. Wish you good health. Regards