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What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth While On Plavix And Tonact?
Question: Recently had angiogram and found 90% blockade in RCA, Scaffol was done. Post medication feeling twitching and metallic mouth. Medicines prescribed... Plavix 75, Tonact 40, S-Numlo 5, Cardace 5, Echosprin 150, Pan 40, Alprax 25. For the past three weeks. Please advise how can I get over this metal taste in my mouth and occasional twitching.
Brief Answer:
Will wear off in few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.
The metallic taste is due to medication you are taking especially Tonact but don't worry this side effect wears off with continued usage of the drug.
You also mentioned about twitching. I need to know more about it.
Where exactly is your twitching ? Is there any sensory abnormalities like numbness over any area?
Kindly let me know these details.
Will be looking forward from you.
Regards.
Will wear off in few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.
The metallic taste is due to medication you are taking especially Tonact but don't worry this side effect wears off with continued usage of the drug.
You also mentioned about twitching. I need to know more about it.
Where exactly is your twitching ? Is there any sensory abnormalities like numbness over any area?
Kindly let me know these details.
Will be looking forward from you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Contacted Dr. In XXXXXXX advised to reduce Tonact from 40-20mg. Also forgot to inform you I was regularly having pan masala and Zardari, from 24th Sept. Date of stunting left it after use of 40years. Could this also be withdrawal symptom, advise remedy if any. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Good Idea to reduce Tonact.
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX
Yes I think reducing the dose of Tonact is a good idea . This may reduce your metallic sensation .
Yes Withdrawal also causes Metallic Sensation but I am more in favour of Medicine induced ( Tonact ) taste alteration .
I asked for details about Twitching . Kindly let me know .
Regards.
Good Idea to reduce Tonact.
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX
Yes I think reducing the dose of Tonact is a good idea . This may reduce your metallic sensation .
Yes Withdrawal also causes Metallic Sensation but I am more in favour of Medicine induced ( Tonact ) taste alteration .
I asked for details about Twitching . Kindly let me know .
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Twitching is experienced on the cheek and near the lips time to time.
Brief Answer:
Could be due to Low Calcium
Detailed Answer:
HI
Twitching on and off could be due to some problems in the nerves of face or it could be due to low blood Calcium levels .
I advise you to get Serum Calcium ( Ionised ) test done and revert back to me .
Revert back with the report .
Regards.
Could be due to Low Calcium
Detailed Answer:
HI
Twitching on and off could be due to some problems in the nerves of face or it could be due to low blood Calcium levels .
I advise you to get Serum Calcium ( Ionised ) test done and revert back to me .
Revert back with the report .
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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