What medications can cause a metallic taste?

Many medications can lead to a metallic taste, including antibiotics, antihistamines, blood pressure drugs, and some antidepressants. Chemotherapy drugs are also a common cause.

Can dehydration cause a metallic taste?

Yes, dehydration can decrease saliva production and lead to a metallic or different-than-usual taste in your mouth.

Is a metallic taste a sign of a serious condition?

Not always; it is usually harmless and will go away on its own. However, there are times when this will indicate an underlying medical condition, such as kidney failure or liver disease or neurologic diseases, so they should be checked out by a physician if there is persistent metallic taste.

Can pregnancy cause a metallic taste in the mouth?

There are several types of hormonal changes that happen to pregnant women during their first trimester, resulting in a dysgeusia or metallic taste, or a different-than-usual taste in their mouth.