dysgeusia
Altered Taste
Plain-language definition
Distortion or loss of the sense of taste. Can occur with facial nerve (Bell's) palsy and certain medications.
Where this term comes up
“Dysgeusia (altered taste): most distinctive side effect”
Medication · Xiidra (Lifitegrast)
“Taste disturbance (dysgeusia): most common”
Medication · Zavzpret (Zavegepant)
“Dysgeusia (altered taste) occurs especially with Xiidra; unusual taste can also happen when drops drain through the tear duct into the throat.”
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