It tastes like aluminum foil in my mouth! Does Pristiq cause this?
Pristiq - does Pristiq cause a metallic taste in your mouth?
Question posted by tudy987 on 15 Aug 2018
Last updated on 20 January 2025 by WildcatVet
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4 Answers
WildcatVet
21 Jan 2025
Yes, it can cause changes in sensory perception... vision, hearing, and taste... in a small number of users.
theophania22
21 Jan 2025
It’s been a long time, but I just started pristiq about a week ago and it’s been pretty mild, but I’ve noticed a bitter metallic taste in my mouth since I’ve started
wendygkelly
7 April 2020
It makes me have a metallic taste in my mouth with food and without food. Does anyone else ?
Suzyr
15 Aug 2018
Not for me
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