A female asked:
i have diabetes and i have been taking metformin and i've lost my sense of smell and taste. is this a side effect of metformin. could this happen?
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Dr. Walter Husar answered
33 years experience Neurology
Possibly.....: Between january 2004 and october 2012, 34 individuals taking metformin reported anosmia to the fda. A total of 22852 metformin drug adverse event reaction reports were made with the fda during this time period. It may be possible but not very likely. Need to discuss with your doctor and rule out the common causes.
Answered on Dec 17, 2020
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Not metformin: This is nit a side effect of metformin. 2 things you need to do right away. 1) start taking zinc 50 mg daily to restore your taste. 2) see your primary care doctor asap to determine the cause of your sensory loss.
Answered on Mar 21, 2014
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