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Do PPIs cause bad smell from the mouth?
Good morning, Can taking PPIs cause bad breath from the mouth? On a daily basis, I do not have a problem with it, but I noticed that when I take drugs from this group I feel disgust in my mouth, I also have a very bad smell. Best regards
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Ewa Pilch Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
Bad breath can be caused, m.in , by gastroesophageal reflux, tooth decay, and oral infections. PPIs can cause taste disturbances. We wrote more in the opinion:
If the smell persists, I encourage you to consult your doctor. You can also use the teleconsultation offered, m.in, by the Gdziepolek.pl portal:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja
Perhaps bad breath is the result of exacerbation of gastroesophageal reflux during which you use a PPI. This may be mistakenly considered a side effect of the drug.
If it is confirmed that in your case bad breath is the result of the use of a PPI, I encourage you to report this type of adverse reaction. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over medicines available on the market. We wrote more about how and why to report side effects in the article:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane
I encourage you to read additional materials that may be useful:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-bac-sie-dzialan-niepozadanych-lekow
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-radzic-sobie-ze-zgaga