Patients with anosmia and ageusia have been known to increase long-term intake of sugar and salt, resulting in worsening of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, renal disease, and hypertensive disorders ( 5). Regardless of cause, these symptoms, albeit usually lasting only 1-2 weeks, can greatly impact one’s quality of life. In this regard, the incidence of anosmia or ageusia after an anesthetic has been estimated to be approximately 1.8% ( 4). However, anesthetic drugs have also been implicated in cases of anosmia and/or ageusia.
The overall incidence of this rare complication has been estimated to be 0.05% and is frequently associated with cardiovascular medications ( 3). Anosmia, the loss of smell, and ageusia, the loss of taste, are rare side effects that can occur as a result of administration of practically all classes of medications ( 1, 2).
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