• See Also
  1. Olfactory Dysfunction
  2. Taste Dysfunction
  • Causes
  • Cardiovascular Medications
  1. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE Inhibitor)
  2. Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
  3. Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
  4. Diuretics
  5. Antiarrhythmics
  6. Lipid lowering medications
  • Causes
  • Nasal Medications
  1. Intranasal Zinc
  2. Nasal Sprays in general
  • Causes
  • Antimicrobials
  1. Antibiotics
    1. Penicillin
    2. Tetracycline
    3. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
    4. Macrolides (e.g. Clarithromycin, Azithromycin, Erythromycin)
    5. Fluoroquinolone (e.g. Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)
    6. Aminoglycosides
  2. Antifungals
    1. Terbinafine (Lamasil)
    2. Griseofulvin
  3. HIV Medications
    1. Protease Inhibitors
  • Causes
  • Miscellaneous Medications
  1. Chemotherapy
    1. Antiproliferative drugs (e.g. Cisplatin)
  2. Antirheumatic Drugs (e.g. Penicillamine)
  3. Antithyroid Medications
  4. Antidepressants
  5. Anticonvulsants
  6. Azelastine (Antihistamine)
  7. Zopiclone (for Insomnia)
  • References
  1. Ackerman (1997) Pharmacotherapy 17(3): 482-96 [PubMed]
  2. Malaty (2013) Am Fam Physician 88(1): 852-9 [PubMed]
  3. Naik (2010) Eur J Intern Med 21(3): 240-3 [PubMed]