Four Cases of Drug-induced Taste Disorder

Abstract

In today’s aging society, the number of patients suffering from taste disorders is increasing. The most frequent cause of taste disorder in older people is drug-induced; this is a serious side effect that affects the ability of older people to lead healthy lives. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the dissemination of information and establish a system for intervention as soon as possible. Herein we describe four cases of drug-induced taste disorder caused by amlodipine besylate, topiramate, tegafur, and prednisolone.