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Question: My husband is experiencing a sharp decline in his sense of taste and smell. He recently began taking Metoprolol Succinate, Tamsulosin, Digoxin, and Atorvastatin. In addition to these drugs, he remains on Buproprion, Buspirone, Mirtazapine, and Trazadone. He occasionally takes Lorazapam and Vicodin. Please advise. Thank you. XXXX
Brief Answer:
Drug related most likely
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns
Yes, I agree with your urologist as these symptoms are reported as the side effect of Buspirone. Altered smell and taste occur rarely in less than 1% of patients using Buspirone.
Also, Bupropion can cause distortion of the taste sensation...
I hope I answered your question...
Take care
Drug related most likely
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns
Yes, I agree with your urologist as these symptoms are reported as the side effect of Buspirone. Altered smell and taste occur rarely in less than 1% of patients using Buspirone.
Also, Bupropion can cause distortion of the taste sensation...
I hope I answered your question...
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Rare but reported and known side effect
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, the fact that Buspirone rarely cause smell and taste alterations in less than 1% of patients does not mean that the side effect never happens . it is a reported side effect but would be unlikely to happen .. However, bupropion causes distortion of taste sensation more commonly in 1-10% of patients using it but it is not reported to affect the smell sensation. I hope you find this helpful. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion .
Rare but reported and known side effect
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, the fact that Buspirone rarely cause smell and taste alterations in less than 1% of patients does not mean that the side effect never happens . it is a reported side effect but would be unlikely to happen .. However, bupropion causes distortion of taste sensation more commonly in 1-10% of patients using it but it is not reported to affect the smell sensation. I hope you find this helpful. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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