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Why do i have metallic taste in my mouth

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tampa, FL
June 23, 2025
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A MyBCTeam Member

If you're on letrozole, that can be a side effect.

June 24, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

It's probably from the meds you're taking. Drink a ton of water. Water infused with electrolytes is also helpful. If the metallic taste gets worse or last a long time, please let your doctor know. Wishing you well. Hugs

June 24, 2025
MyBCTeam

A metallic taste in your mouth during breast cancer treatment is likely a side effect of your medications. This can occur with:

• Certain chemotherapy drugs (like fluorouracil, ixabepilone, docetaxel)
• Some targeted therapies (such as bevacizumab and olaparib)
• Hormonal therapies like tamoxifen and letrozole Here are Show Full Answer

A metallic taste in your mouth during breast cancer treatment is likely a side effect of your medications. This can occur with:

• Certain chemotherapy drugs (like fluorouracil, ixabepilone, docetaxel)
• Some targeted therapies (such as bevacizumab and olaparib)
• Hormonal therapies like tamoxifen and letrozole Here are some helpful tips to manage the metallic taste:

• Suck on ice chips to numb taste buds
• Avoid bitter foods and canned foods
• Rinse mouth with salt water, baking soda water, tea, or ginger ale
• Maintain good oral hygiene
• Stay well hydrated
• Consider electrolyte drinks

Contact your oncologist if the metallic taste becomes severe or persists long after treatment ends.

June 23, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

Judi, I haven’t had any noticeable side effects from Letrozole, and none from Anastrole ten years ago.

Any changes I’ve experienced are the “regular ones” related to menopause, and I had those almost ten years earlier than when I started Anastrozole in 2015.

June 24, 2025 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I lost nearly all taste during chemo. I’m several months out, and still not great, but lots better.

June 24, 2025

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