Can Microbid Give You A Funny Taste And Smell

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2020

Question: Can microbid give you a funny taste and smell

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to nitrofurantoin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and. thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Yes it could be a side effect of nitrofurantoin.However it's not very common but every human body is different and responds differently to any medicine.
Hope I was helpful.
Thank you!!

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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (43 minutes later)

Or severe hearburn

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Yes the antibiotic can cause severe heart burn and due to reflux of acid the taste of mouth could change.
Antibiotic should be given with antacid like Prizolec (over the counter) once daily.
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