Hydroxyurea was the medication that @vickieannb57 was referring to that changed her sense of taste. Others have mentioned different medications causing similar effects. Many medications can alter your sense of taste. This is referred to as dysgeusia. This can make food taste metallic, bitter, salty, or bland, and cause a general dislike for foods you once enjoyed, affecting how much you eat.

@mpg51, are you taking medications for CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that are affecting your tastebuds? Do you find it hard to eat?