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Anosmia after doxycycline use.

A F Bleasel1, J G McLeod, M Lane-Brown

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The Medical Journal of Australia
|April 16, 1990
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Doxycycline tablets may cause anosmia (loss of smell) and parosmia (smell distortion). Healthcare providers should monitor patients for these olfactory side effects during treatment for skin disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Neurology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are potential adverse drug reactions.
  • Doxycycline is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for various conditions, including skin disorders.
  • Previous reports suggest taste disturbances with tetracycline, but not specifically olfaction issues with doxycycline.