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Very Bad Taste in Mouth!

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michael0855
michael0855

Hello, never been on here before but I am starting to panic a little. I've had diverticuli disease for many years now. I had a particularly bad attack back in 2012 which i dont feel that i have ever recovered from properly. I have had almost constant discomfort and my bowel movements have never recovered to what I would call normal. I have had a lot of pain which started 5 days ago and seen my GP twice within the past 2 days. I have been taking regular paracetamol with the occassional busopan and the GP has pescribed antibiotics. Although the pain has now subsided slightly i still have a lot of discomfort, am and have been constipated with the odd exception after taking Movical. The thing that is worrying me now is my general health, I feel really poorly with symptoms that are difficult to describe apart from sudden chiills without fever. This morning I have been woken with a very bad taste in my mouth with a strange sensation on the back of my tongue. Has anyone else experienced this?

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  • maureen85111
    maureen85111 michael0855

    Posted

    The bad taste can be caused by certain antibiotics.  Flagyl can leave a metallic taste in your mouth.  You should ask your GP or read the side effects of the antibotic you are taking.  Hope you feel better soon.
  • madge07350
    madge07350 michael0855

    Posted

    The tongue sensation can also be a side effect og Flagyl. When I had this intravenously in hospital I kept thinking I had tiny hairs on my tongue.
    • michael0855
      michael0855 madge07350

      Posted

      Thank you. I think I've just found the answer to the problem. I'm taking clarithromycin,. Looking at the side effects an unusual, unpleasant taste is common apparently.
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