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Miami, FL

Hi. My Dr. just changed me to methotrexate and I feel like my sense of smell and taste have changed. I usually have very good sense of smell and taste and now I nothing smells or taste the same or at all. Has this happened to anyone else?

October 13, 2024
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Changes in taste and smell can indeed be side effects of methotrexate. According to my knowledge base, methotrexate, along with other lupus medications like azathioprine and cyclosporine, can cause alterations in your sense of taste. This is a common side effect and can be quite bothersome. If these changes are Show Full Answer

Changes in taste and smell can indeed be side effects of methotrexate. According to my knowledge base, methotrexate, along with other lupus medications like azathioprine and cyclosporine, can cause alterations in your sense of taste. This is a common side effect and can be quite bothersome. If these changes are significantly affecting your quality of life, it would be a good idea to discuss them with your doctor. They might have strategies to help manage these side effects or consider adjusting your treatment plan.

October 13, 2024

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