loss of taste

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Hello all,

 

A friend recently told me of her mother's sudden loss of the ability

to taste upon taking the anti-fungal medication Lamisil (terbinafine).

She was being treated for persistent onychomycosis, which was only

partially reduced by the drug.

 

I have read that loss of taste is among the known side effects of

Lamisil (pretty nasty stuff to take internally!), but I was wondering

how this complaint would be classified in terms of TCM signs for

pattern discrimination.

 

Unfortunately because I do not live near her, I have not had the

opportunity to do an intake or examination of the patient, so I cannot

give more details for diagnosis.

 

I'm just wondering if anyone has come across lack of taste before, and

if this fits into any known tcm patterns? Apparently there is not a

bitter taste or sweet taste, etc., just a complete lack of the ability

to discern tastes in foods. The drug was stopped around a month ago,

but her sense of taste has not returned.

 

Additionally, if anyone in the Denver area thinks that they would like

to tackle this case, send me your clinic information and I will pass

it along to her!

 

Thanks!