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Anyone else with Altered Taste All Day Long?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
I was on gabapentine for only 3 weeks. I had to quit taking it because I felt buzzed the whole time I was on it. I was on a very low dose. At the end of the 3 weeks I developed a horrible nasty taste in my mouth. Food, water, and anything input in my mouth tastes terrible. I’ve basically quit eating, and force myself to drink Boost etc. I’ve been off the gabapentine for over a month and the nasty taste is still there. I have no ENT issues. Gum, mouthwash, breath mints are no help. I’m at my wits end with this and looking for help. Doctors have no advice. Help!!!
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@cwarstler
I am so sorry to hear about the taste issue you are having. Do you have a bad taste only when you are eating or drinking or is it there all day long. I have been experiencing a miserable taste for over 18 months but mine is not too bad when I eat but very bothersome the rest of the day. I still have it but it is just not as intense. I went to four specialists and no one had an answer but the rhematologist at least suggested a few things. I started out with gabapentin but it didn't help at all but it did not make things worse. I am now on the generic of Cymbalta which has taken the edge off. Luckily during the day gum, Biotene rinse, etc, do help but at night the only thing that works is a retainer. Do you have a problem with lack of saliva? Many taste issues are caused by Sjogren's.