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Sep 30
2011
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The sense of taste gradually decreases after the age of 60. Medical causes include allergies, oral fungal infections, colds, dental disease and smoking.
The most common offenders include metformin...antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium blockers, diuretics)...antimicrobials (antifungals, antivirals)...antidepressants (tricyclics, SSRIs)...and statins.
Metformin may cause a metallic taste. ACE inhibitors like lisinopril may cause a bitter or salty taste. Some antidepressants can cause a dry mouth; others may cause a bitter or salty taste.
The good thing is that these changes are always reversible when the drug is stopped. (Please note: zinc based nasal sprays can cause permanent loss of smell and should never be used)
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