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Yes, a strange or metallic taste in the mouth is something many people with lupus experience! One MyLupusTeam member described it as "the most horrible dry, metallic taste," and another noted they actually lost weight because of it. There are several lupus-related reasons this can happen:

- Medications – Methotrexate Show Full Answer

Yes, a strange or metallic taste in the mouth is something many people with lupus experience! One MyLupusTeam member described it as "the most horrible dry, metallic taste," and another noted they actually lost weight because of it. There are several lupus-related reasons this can happen:

- Medications – Methotrexate, azathioprine (Imuran), and cyclosporine are known to affect taste
- Oral thrush – Prednisone can disrupt the natural balance in your mouth, leading to a yeast overgrowth that causes unpleasant tastes
- Nutritional deficiencies – Low zinc, vitamin B3, or B12 can trigger a metallic taste
- Dry mouth – Can be linked to lupus medications or Sjögren's disease, which affects 23–35% of people with lupus
- Kidney involvement – Lupus nephritis can cause waste buildup in the bloodstream, affecting taste buds

If the taste is persistent or getting worse, it's worth mentioning to your rheumatologist. They may be able to adjust medications or run some tests to pinpoint the cause.

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