Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    talynn's Avatar
    talynn Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Apr 21, 2011, 11:57 AM
    Can Ciprodex cause numbness to tongue and loss of tastebuds
    During a sever about with inner ear infection,always the right ear have tube in ear, I was put on Ciprodex 4 drops in the am and 4 drops in the pm. On the second day I realized a numbness on the right side of my tongue also my tastebuds are shot. Meats and sauces mostly have a metallic taste now and milks, gravies, potatoes etc have a soapy taste. I took the medication for 8 days and stopped I have dropped 50lbs due to taste of foods. Could this be a side affect of the medication. I am 71 years and otherwise in great health. Just had blood work and ultra scans to verify.
    DrBill100's Avatar
    DrBill100 Posts: 3,241, Reputation: 502
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    Apr 21, 2011, 12:38 PM

    Ciprodex. While unusual, about 0.5 % of patients do experience taste perversion, according to FDA listed side effects. For a list of side effects see:

    Ciprodex Side Effects | Drugs.com or here Ciprodex (Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone) Drug Information: User Reviews, Side Effects, Drug Interactions and Dosage at RxList

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

I have a spot on my tongue with no tastebuds. Why? [ 13 Answers ]

I know for a fact that I grind my teeth at night, and I'm not sure if this may have something to do with it, but on the left front tip of my tongue, about an inch wide, I have a spot with no tastebuds. I've has this spot for a few years, but it has gotten bigger, about double its size. It's...

What causes numbness in the tongue? [ 8 Answers ]

The left side of my tongue is giving off a numbness sensation like when you get a shot at the dentist. I didn't go to the dentist it just started feeling like this about 2 days ago, and it's effecting my taste. What is it and what can I do to get rid of this feeling?

Numbness on tongue [ 2 Answers ]

I have been told I have a lot of noise in the wall of the hearth and then after testing said something about one of my valves are not opening right , was put on nitro pills, everything fine and now I am experience some numbness in my mouth on my tongue and lips and from the nose on both side is...

Spot on tongue affecting tastebuds [ 1 Answers ]

My child has developed a spot on her tongue. It started about 3 days ago. It first looked like she'd sucked on a straw too hard. It was a tiny red circle with 1 tastebud in the middle (the circle part looked like an imprint with no tastebuds in it). Then yesterday it got bigger, and today it is...

Tongue numbness [ 7 Answers ]

The tip of my tongue has been numb for the last few days. I have noticed recently that my lips also feel numb. I do have a cold which is getting better. I am on blood pressure medication and prozac and have been for some time. I recently had a spider bite as well, but it is going away. This is...


View more questions Search