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Suggest Treatment For Nausea And Metallic Taste In Mouth While On Tamoxifen
how can I overcome the nasaua and constant tinny taste in my mouth that I get while taking tamoxefin? I m on year 3 of taking it and I also have to take toprol XL for an enlarged heart that i had 30 years ago. Also, I had thyroid cancer 6 years ago, so I have to take synthroid too-300mmg daily. This was after i had Hodgekins disease in 1978 and 1981-radiation the first time and chemo the 2nd (vincristine, pristine, prednizone, nitrogen mustard...) The chemo eventually caused me tohave both ankles operated on and both knees replaced.
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Hello,
Metallic taste may be due to acid reflux or drugs like anti metabolites or Metronidazole consumption. Iron tablet consumption or gingival bleed may also present like this. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Metallic taste may be due to acid reflux or drugs like anti metabolites or Metronidazole consumption. Iron tablet consumption or gingival bleed may also present like this. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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