Ageusia is a rare condition characterized by
loss of taste functions of the
tongue. A large number of conditions may be responsible for causing
ageusia.
Adverse effects of
drug therapy are the most common cause for the
loss of taste.
Ageusia can have a significant effect on the
quality of life of
patients and can
lead to loss of
appetite, weight, and may require discontinuation of
drug administration in already compromised
patients. We present two cases of
ageusia one associated with
amitriptyline in a
patient with
endogenous depression and the other with
terbinafine in
patient with
tinea unguium.