Why do I have a salty taste in my mouth?
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I've had a salty taste in my mouth for the past few months. Is there anything I can do about it?My first suggestion is to drink more water. For example, add three extra 6-ounce glasses of water to your daily fluid intake. If the salty taste persists, ask your doctor or pharmacist if one of your medicines could be the problem. If these don't help, ask your doctor about the possibility of the other conditions.
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