Four Cases of Drug-induced Taste Disorder

Abstract

：In todayʼs 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. Key words：drug-induced taste disorder, taste abnormality, amlodipine besylate