RE: Subject: Re: Metallic taste About three years ago Bill had a bridge put in his mouth and immediately began complaining of a metallic taste to everything. This seemed reason- able since the entire back of the bridge was metal. The dentist coated The metalic taste could indicate too much potassium. At least that's the warning my chemist daughter gave me when my husband was put on potassium pills to go with the "water pills". It may be worthwile to have your blood level of potassium checked. Virginia Christiansen [log in to unmask]