I have been taking augmentin for five days for a sinus infection. Since yesterday, I have had a strange taste in my mouth. It sounds weird, but it almost tastes like hairspray (ladies, you know what I'm talking about - it tastes like if you get a bit of hairspray in your mouth when doing your hair in the morning). The taste is not constant, but comes and goes. It also does not go away if I am eating, drinking, or chewing gum. I have had sinus infections before, and have been on this medicine in the past. I am wondering if it's from the antibiotic?
2007-02-12 12:25:05 · 6 answers · asked by hoodie 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes it is from the augmentin. One of the side effects is an altered taste in the mouth. Others include:
Skin rashes.
Upset stomach.
*Altered taste.
Nausea.
Diarrhea.
2007-02-12 12:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pooh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 03:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it is. Some medications give you a metal taste in your mouth.
2007-02-12 12:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be. did the antibiotics come with any info about what the potential side effects could be?
2007-02-12 12:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by MJ247 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably...if it is worrying you you could call your doctor. I'm sure he would answer any questions you have.
2007-02-12 12:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by The Editor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely
2007-02-12 12:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by hazel2nuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋