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  • Updated 05.14.2024
  • Released 03.05.1999
  • Expires For CME 05.14.2027

Drug-induced disturbances of smell and taste

Introduction

Overview

Many drugs produce disturbances of smell and taste. In some cases, symptoms resolve on discontinuation of the offending medication, whereas others are persistent and impair quality of life. This article reviews pathogenetic mechanisms, differential diagnosis, and management of drug-induced disturbances of smell and taste.

Key points

• Many drugs from different pharmacological categories have been associated with disturbances of taste and smell.

• Treatment of smell and taste disturbances is mostly limited to zinc supplementation and discontinuation or dose reduction of the offending drug.

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