Terbinafine hydrochloride and Ageusia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ageusia is reported as a side effect among people who take Terbinafine hydrochloride (terbinafine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Nasal polyps.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ageusia when taking Terbinafine hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,355 people who have side effects when taking Terbinafine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Terbinafine hydrochloride?

Terbinafine hydrochloride has active ingredients of terbinafine hydrochloride. It is often used in fungal infection. eHealthMe is studying from 1,909 Terbinafine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Terbinafine hydrochloride.

What is Ageusia?

Ageusia (loss of taste functions of the tongue) is found to be associated with 1,086 drugs and 1,251 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ageusia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

1,355 people reported to have side effects when taking Terbinafine hydrochloride.
Among them, 58 people (4.28%) have Ageusia.

Could Terbinafine hydrochloride cause Ageusia?

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Terbinafine hydrochloride when they have Ageusia? *

What is the gender of people who have Ageusia when taking Terbinafine hydrochloride? *

female: 65.31 %
male: 34.69 %

What is the age of people who have Ageusia when taking Terbinafine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Terbinafine hydrochloride? *

Aspirin: 5 people, 8.62%
Ibuprofen: 3 people, 5.17%
Xhance: 3 people, 5.17%
Symbicort: 2 people, 3.45%
Lipitor: 2 people, 3.45%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 2 people, 3.45%
Dupixent: 2 people, 3.45%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 2 people, 3.45%
Crestor: 2 people, 3.45%
Folic Acid: 2 people, 3.45%

What are other side effects people have besides Ageusia? *

Taste - Impaired: 12 people, 20.69%
Weight Decreased: 11 people, 18.97%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 12.07%
Depression: 5 people, 8.62%
Smell - Impaired: 5 people, 8.62%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 6.90%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 6.90%
Weakness: 3 people, 5.17%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 5.17%
Dry Skin: 3 people, 5.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 2 people, 3.45%
Tinea Infection (fungal skin infection): 1 person, 1.72%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 1.72%
Paronychia (infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe): 1 person, 1.72%
Nail Infection: 1 person, 1.72%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 1 person, 1.72%
Fungal Skin Infection: 1 person, 1.72%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 1.72%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on terbinafine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Terbinafine hydrochloride) and Terbinafine hydrochloride (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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