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Jul 25, 2023 · Paxlovid can cause a lingering bitter or metallic taste as it treats COVID-19. But the side effect doesn’t last long and rarely causes additional health issues.
Jun 1, 2023 · Researchers have known for over 20 years that ritonavir causes a bitter or metallic taste. This side effect seems more common in people who have higher amounts of this medication in their saliva.
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Jul 26, 2024 · Paxlovid mouth is a side effect in which people experience a bad, bitter taste in their mouth after taking the COVID medicine. It's one of the most common side effects of Paxlovid. The bad...
Aug 23, 2022 · One potential side effect of Paxlovid is dysgeusia. Dysgeusia is a condition where a person experiences a constant bad taste in their mouth. The bad taste is normally metallic, bitter, salty, or...
Nov 6, 2023 · The top 3 most common but usually temporary side effects with Paxlovid are a bitter or metallic taste, diarrhea and an increase in blood pressure. Important but less common side effects or warnings can include severe allergies, liver problems and a build up of resistance to HIV medicines.
Jun 20, 2024 · The most common side effects of taking Paxlovid include impaired sense of taste (for example, a metallic taste in the mouth) and diarrhea, according to the FDA.
Nov 20, 2023 · Paxlovid can prevent severe illness from COVID-19, but it comes with a price: In many users, the antiviral drug leaves a weird, metallic aftertaste that can last for days—a condition nicknamed “Paxlovid mouth.” Now, researchers say they’ve figured out why.
Aug 7, 2024 · Key Takeaways. “Paxlovid mouth” is the lingering bad taste that some people get while they are taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid for a COVID-19 infection. The taste may last for the duration of Paxlovid treatment—five days—and has been described as bitter or metallic.
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People who get what’s being called “Paxlovid mouth” often notice a bitter or metallic taste in their mouth shortly after taking their first set of pills. Other more colorful descriptions have been reported in the media.
The most common side effects of taking Paxlovid include impaired sense of taste (for example, a metallic taste in the mouth) and diarrhea. Liver problems have occurred in patients receiving...
