June 23rd, 2007Woke up with a black tongue!!
Wow…this morning was a little hectic for me. I ended up sleeping in until 1pm. I was just too tired and was in the dream world for awhile. Anyways, I was suppose to go to the mall with my parents and to the Portuguese community downtown. I didn’t go because I was just too tired. Well, when I woke up at 1pm, I headed to the shower. I shower in the morning and like brushing my teeth while in the shower (less mess and I don’t have to worry about getting toothpaste on my shirt LOL).
What happened was when I spit my saliva, it came out black not the typical white saliva. I though to myself, I didn’t eat nothing that was black. The last thing I had was a pepto bismol chewable because I had an upset stomach last night. So when I got out of the shower, I went to the mirror and looked at my mouth.
MY TONGUE WAS BLACK!!!
This freaked me out completely because I never had my tongue go black ever!! It’s gone pink and blue due to candy or freezes, but NEVER BLACK! So I was in a panic because I couldn’t come up with an explanation as to way it was that colour. So I was already planning on going to the doctor immediately. Then I decided to see if I could brush it off with my toothbrush. Viola! It started brushing off as if it was some kind of ink or dirt that was on my tongue (both I know couldn’t possibly be). I’m still in shock over it because I have no clue what could of caused it to turn black. The only thing I can think of is if I somehow had a piece of my bed comforter in my mouth because it is leopard print and has black spots. But then again, it’s fabric and not ink or anything of that sort.
I’m completely stunned without a reasonable explanation.









































June 23rd, 2007 at 9:41 pm
oh my gosh! are u feeling okay?
June 24th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Ya, I’m feeling perfectly fine but it was a total shock this morning.
June 24th, 2007 at 2:05 am
Maybe it was your comforter since even though it is fabric, it is dyed with ink. I’ve never heard of dye coming out of fabric because someone was chewing on it, but anything is possible I guess. My first thought before I read your whole entry was an ink pen, because I’ve had that happen to me too many times to count. Its what I get for not being able to NOT chew on things.
June 24th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
Hi Tina,
Any idea what caused it, maybe pepto bismol but is not pink in color.
Stay healthy.
Vijay
June 25th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Hi Vijay,
Yup, I found out what caused it. See this post.
June 25th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Hey this happened to me this morning. I looked on the internet and I found that if you take pepto-Besmol (like she said above) it says on the box that it might cause harmless blackening of the stool and the tongue. So, if you took some meds (Pep-bis) then problem solved. Also if you took some other meds then read the symtoms while taking the meds and see what it says. Good Luck and God Bless
June 25th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Thanks Fe-Fe. I had already figured that out yesterday by doing a search too. LOL!
Thanks for your comment on this post!
August 11th, 2007 at 11:51 am
I know this is really strange ’cause I don’t know you…but I woke up a few times with the same problem [once in another country!] and when it happened the second time I panicked a little and went online. Your blog is the only place that I found symptoms similar [actually, exact..] to what happened to me.
What we have in common, we both took Pepto before bed. So I’m guessing thats it. Hope that gives you some relief!
-Erika
August 11th, 2007 at 11:52 am
Haha! Embarrassing, I just read the other feedback you got. Turns out that is it. Sorry for the dumb post then. Thanks for the help.
-Erika
August 16th, 2007 at 11:45 am
pepto bismal thats what causes black tongue in morning
August 19th, 2007 at 8:03 am
it is the pepto chewables, i chewed a couple up and woke up this morning, same thing! Black tounge and roof of mouth, scared me a little too, but it came off with a tounge scraper, they should be a larger disclaimer on the box that lets people know about this issue.
September 7th, 2007 at 11:28 am
I just joined the black tongue club and was freakin’ out as well. I’ve taken plenty of peptt tabs but never had this happen (had it happen on the other end because of Pepto but not on the tongue). Maybe it was a combination of pizza, beer and pepsi the night of the black tongue incident.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
THANK YOU! I woke up with the SAME thing today, and it scared the hell out of me cause I though one more thing was wrong with me! It gives you the worst breath too! lol
October 17th, 2007 at 11:16 am
Its an effect from Pepto Bismal. I’ve noticed the same thing when taking the pepto in liquid form before bed.
October 27th, 2007 at 11:54 am
LOL. The black tongue club.
Haha. That’s great. I think we should make that official. Next time we wake up with pepto-tongues, we should take pictures and share. ;D
December 17th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Wow i just had the same thing thank god for this blog i read both of them then i stopped freaking out
December 17th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Well guys…It happened to me today morning.But I have not taken any medication or the pepto…ath..ystd night.So not sure what else it could be.I dont drink,smoke or take medications except once in a while multi vits.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
it happened to me too! i didnt know what it was. I got so scared.