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CecillyNeville
05-20-2006, 01:52 AM
Sorry if this is a redundant topic, but:

Does your Spiro smell and / or taste REALLY bad?

I have only been on it for a few weeks on a very low (25 mg) dose. At first I didn't notice anything. Then after a few doses I noticed a strange pepper-like aftertaste. Within the last week I've noticed that taking a close whiff of the open bottle would be enough to smite a lesser person.

I put it in the fridge for a few days and that had a minimal but detectable effect on the pungency. However, if the Spiro's in the fridge, it's "out of sight, out of mind," and I forget to take it.

Has anyone been warned of particular storage conditions for Spiro? Can it "go bad"? Is it just the low-dosage pills?

Or is it this nasty for everyone else?

Gen224
05-20-2006, 01:52 PM
My guess is that it's the manufacturer of your spiro tabs. I used to take some (100mg tabs) that had a very strong peppermint scent. Now I have some that are odorless...so I think it's just the difference in mf'g. Sorry I don't have any suggestions for you, except to hold your nose! :?

turtle*in*sun
05-23-2006, 01:49 PM
Mine has like a minty smell/taste I don't always notice it though.