Burning metallic tongue

[hoopwhirl2007]

I have suddenly developed a burning metallic taste on my tongue. My gums are in good health. There are no marks on my tongue and no spots. When waking in morning the taste has disappeared but as soon as I have my first drink in morning the burning, stinging, metallic sensation starts and continues throughout the day. This only started happening a few days ago. Can anyone help? Thanks

[Gardeningbuff]

Have you had any symptoms of iron deficiency? Burning tongue is sometimes one of them .

[Konagirl60]

The only time I had a metallic taste in my mouth was when I was prescribed topiramate. It also made my saliva creamy and I had to stop taking that medicine after a week. I wasn’t bipolar anyways,

Have you started a new medication? I find that taking meds with food is best however I am aware that doctors suggest some be taken on an empty stomach. Hope the taste disappears soon. Yuck!

[Alaine1 Administrator in reply to Konagirl60]

Hi,

Just to clarify a point made. If a medication states it must be taken on an empty stomach (or an hour before food or with food) it’s for a reason. Some medications aren’t absorbed properly when taken with food or can interact with food - this is can be problematic especially if it’s an antibiotic taken for an infection or to manage a potentially life threatening illness. Some foods are better taken with food due or at specific time of the day. I know it can be annoying if people are on a cocktail of pills and end up having to take tablets throughout the day - I have to do this myself daily but to get the best from any medication it is best to follow the advice given. Pharmacists are always happy to go through medications with patients and advice on how certain medications are taken including not taking some medications together as this is one of their areas of specialism. Not following the advice given could result in the medication simply not working as well through to a dangerous interaction if two medications that shouldn’t be taken together being swallowed. I hope this helps