Hi Help this is terrible… beware of Terbinafine…I could not understand why my husband’s usually amazing tomato soup tasted so horrible and musty…Since then, 4 days ago ,I have had a terrible metalic/sour taste in my mouth after eating all kinds of food. Fruit, sandwiches, cheeses, chocolate, spicy meals, hot teas whatever. I have not only lost my sense of taste but now get this nasty bitter aftertaste after taking a few bites of food…
Thanks for this forum…I know what has happened and am horrified that it might take me several months to recover…
I usually stay well away from medications but I was worried that a ringworm infection was not improving with the cream I was given and would spread so took what the doc gave me. Took the Terbinafine for about 3 weeks and had 4 to go when out of the blue this happened. As soon as I realized it could be medication I stopped taking it.
I am 60.. a little plump (I love all kinds of food and am a vegan and my hubby is a wonderful cook) but otherwise very healthy.
It is shocking and very upsetting to think this might go on for several months…The only good thing is I will probably loose weight because I almost dread eating…
I am stunned the doc did not warn me and am heading back to demand some help…
Does Zinc work or does it have side effects also?
Like other posters I took my taste buds for granted and the thought of never being able to taste food or ending up with a bitter aftertaste is depressing to say the least…
Thanks for the suggestions and advice. I will try to be patient.
Does anyone know a way to flush it out or why exactly it happens? There must be a scientific explanation and cure…
Any taste bud experts out there please help!
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