Nasty Taste In Mouth From Vivitrol?

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I'm taking Vivitrol for opiate suspension.
It's working wonders for me...but I have a horrible
taste in my mouth....and everything I try to eat or drink
doesn't taste as it should. Even brushing my teeth is challenging,
because of the taste.
Does anyone else have this problem? What did you do?

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Hello, Teri! How are you doing? Sorry about the problem that you're having.

Yes, a change in taste is a reported side effect of Vivitrol, along with congestion, fear and lack of appetite.

I've had a couple medications that have caused such an issue and the only thing I really found that helped me was to suck on strong candy, or sip cola throughout the day.

Have you asked your doctor if they have any solutions?

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Thank you for replying! :)
Yes, I've been sipping soda, and chewing gum.
It's been really hard on me...this taste, of ....salt?
I have an appointment with the dr. coming up..
will definitely talk to him..
Thank you, Teri

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Naloxone is salt based, so that makes sense. I just started the vivitrol, hadn't noticed any weird tastes yet though .. Gl

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I just started vivitrol today after being on naltrexone for 2 weeks. I have a terrible taste as well, but it tastes like latex. The shot is latex based so I’m guessing that’s what it is!

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Because of the side effects you have mentioned Naltrexone is now used for weight loss.

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I don't eat for 3-4 days after my shot. I've lost 20 pounds the 6 months I've been on it. I can't even sip on pop or water its so bad. The doctor just says make yourself eat. Sorry, bit it doesn't work like that.

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Yes my mouth tastes like metal and im nauseous after every meal and its been 3o days of it
Also restlessness

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