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[Drug-induced taste disorders]

D Meyer1, K Hartmann, M Kuhn

  • 1Schweizerische Arzneimittel-Nebenwirkungs-Zentrale, Chur.

Praxis
|November 12, 1996
PubMed
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Adverse drug reactions can cause taste disorders, impacting quality of life and potentially leading to disability. Healthcare providers should consider medication side effects when patients report changes in taste perception.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Sensory Science
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Taste disorders present significant challenges, including diminished quality of life, unintended weight loss, and potential professional limitations.
  • The complex nature of taste perception involves numerous factors, making it susceptible to disruption by various conditions.
  • Medications are a notable cause of taste disturbances, recognized as adverse drug reactions.

Observation:

  • The Swiss Drug Monitoring Center (SANZ) has documented a substantial number of cases linking drug intake to taste disorders.
  • A comprehensive list of drugs capable of inducing taste alterations as side effects is extensive.
  • Patient-reported symptoms of reduced or altered taste sensitivity warrant clinical consideration.

Findings:

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  • Drugs represent a significant iatrogenic cause of taste disorders.
  • The incidence of drug-induced taste disturbances is higher than often presumed, as evidenced by monitoring center data.
  • Altered taste is a critical, yet sometimes overlooked, adverse drug event.

    • Implications:

    • Healthcare professionals must proactively inquire about taste changes in patients, particularly those on medication.
    • Recognizing drug-induced taste disorders can prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
    • Further research into specific drug mechanisms affecting taste is warranted to mitigate these adverse effects.