Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose

CONCLUSION: Drug-induced taste disturbances have a substantial impact on patients' quality of life and medication adherence. This case brings attention to taste disorders induced by lithium and suggests potential mechanisms that could contribute to taste alterations. It underscores the importance of conducting thorough assessments in patients experiencing gustatory symptoms, particularly during the ongoing pandemic.PMID:38030229

Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - November 29, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Si-Yu Chu Huang-Chi Wang Ming-Hong Hsieh Cheng-Chen Chang Source Type: research