COVID-19 made things taste weird, now ‘Paxlovid mouth’ sounds disgusting. What causes dysgeusia? - ABC News

Dysgeusia is described as a bitter, metallic or sour taste in the mouth and some people report it as a side effect of COVID-19 medications. But what exactly is it, and what's going on in the body when it happens? Sarah Hellewell explains.

Loss or alteration of taste dysgeusia  is a common symptom of COVID-19. It's also a side effect of several illnesses and medications, including Paxlovid, the new antiviral medication to treat COVID-1… [+5178 chars]

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