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What Causes Slurred Speech Along With Metallic Taste In Mouth While On Lyrica?

I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Polyperipheral Neuropathy in2000 and under care with Doctor taking 200 Lyrica bid etc. Last couple days I have been slurring some words and have terrible metallic taste that won t go away. Still awaiting docs call. Maybe you can help. Also, I fall occasionally sometimes more than other times otherwise healthy 5 10 140 lb female
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of slurred speech along with metallic taste in mouth while on Lyrica which can be a side effect of the medicine although it is not a commonly seen side effect.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit general physician once and get complete examination done. If it is due to Lyrica you should get its dose monitored, either lower dosage of ths and change medication with other substitute.

- You can chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gum for improving taste.

- Maintain complete hygiene.

- Do mouth stretching exercises.

- Gargle with flavoured mouthwash.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Slurred Speech Along With Metallic Taste In Mouth While On Lyrica?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of slurred speech along with metallic taste in mouth while on Lyrica which can be a side effect of the medicine although it is not a commonly seen side effect. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit general physician once and get complete examination done. If it is due to Lyrica you should get its dose monitored, either lower dosage of ths and change medication with other substitute. - You can chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gum for improving taste. - Maintain complete hygiene. - Do mouth stretching exercises. - Gargle with flavoured mouthwash. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari