Gradually taper dose before discontinuation; abrupt discontinuation may cause dysphoric mood, dizziness, sensory disturbances, agitation, confusion, anxiety, headache, insomnia, tinnitus, seizures, irritability.
A 'metallic' smell is just body odour. The pong from handling iron or copper comes from your own skin. The smell of iron or copper comes from reactions with sweat and skin.Getty.
An odd smell behind the ears is not uncommon. Many people describe this as smelling like Swiss cheese. There are several possible causes, such as: 1  Fungal or bacterial infections due to an oily scalp.  Build-up of dead skin cells and the bodyâs natural oil (sebum), which can cause the 'cheesy' smell.