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EmilyNo SubjectMay 12th, 2008Rating: 6.6000
I haven't read any posts stating so, but does anyone else here wake up with the absolute nastiest taste in their mouth? I'm convinced it's the Avelox, because I didn't have the problem before taking it. I had a similar reaction to an antibiotic called Biaxin, which left a taste in my mouth like I was sucking on quarters. So maybe I just have a weird sensitivity. I also have had panic attacks while on this med. Haven't had a problem with that for quite a few years so I'm attributing it to the Avelox.
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CANADA 1AVELOX - bad taste issueDecember 2nd, 2005
It was mentioned that Avelox left a bad taste in the mouth similar to the taste of pennies or something. Avalox is a sulphur based drug, thus the taste of sulphur in your mouth isn't not abnormal. I experienced the same taste and I've just had my 3rd dosage.

Re: Panic Attacks and strong meds like Avalox

I was diagnosed with panic disorders about 8 yrs ago and I remember that I became hyper-sensitive to changes in my body. Including even the slightest dizziness or chest tightening. A doctor prescribed me some anti-depressants once and after taking the first pill I had a panic attack outside of my highschool cafeteria. The anti-depressant caused an accelerated heart rate and a generally weird feeling and that was enough of a stimuli to provoke a panic attack. So I hypothecize that perhaps your panic related to ingesting Avalox is likely the same type of scenario. I suggest you ask you doctor for a milder prescription as strong medications tend to set off or act as a trigger for those panic attacks or panic related symptomes.

I don't know what avenues you've pursued related to panic attacks but a few good ones are; T'ai Chi (meditation in motion), Open Focus therapy (meditation - helps a lot with relaxing and getting rid of tunnel vision), Bio-Feeback therapy, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Cognitive therapy (see Self-help section of your local library or bookstore). Don't know if this will help but I tried all of these along with some sessions with a local psychiatric nurse and psychologist and in the past 7 years I have had a grand total of 3 full blown panic attacks. The cognitive therapy thing is really cool cause you can work at your own pace and you are in control.

That's my 50 cents!
joyceNo SubjectDecember 3rd, 2005
i also had the nasty taste of medal in my mouth .. 2 days later my mouth was full of blisters,,
AnonymousNo SubjectDecember 3rd, 2005
I have a strange taste in my mouth as well. Last night I had a terrible panic attack, which I haven't had in years either. I'm not sure if I'm going take my next pill.
AnonymousAveloxDecember 3rd, 2005
I am on my third prescription of this medication and I have a bad taste in my mouth and the inside of my mouth feels like it is swolen. I did notice I had trouble sleeping when I first started taking the drug. I then started taking it in the mid-afternoon; no trouble sleeping.
KarenNo SubjectDecember 3rd, 2005
Hi
My pharmacist said I may have a taste of quarters. So it is true. However I stopped taking the stuff, I am suffering from terrible back pain from it.

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