Metallic taste

[dontbelieveit]

im on levythyroxine for hypothyroidism and have started with metallic taste in my mouth...is there anyone else suffering this

[Silverlady5]

Yes I get this regularly. Just getting rid of it at the moment. Can't say if it's the medication. I'm also on levothyroxine.

Wish I knew what caused it. Sorry I can't be of any help in its cause or treatment . Hope it soon passes for you 😊😊

[jgelliss]

Here, according to Dr. Rabovsky, are eight causes of a metallic taste in your mouth. Poor oral hygiene – If you don't brush and floss regularly, the result can be teeth and gum problems such as gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth infection. ... These can affect your taste because they close your taste buds.

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I've had a strange taste in my mouth a couple of times - even after brushing my teeth well. With me, it may have something to do with needing an increase of thyroxine, but not certain