Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose
Purpose: Drug-induced taste disturbances are prevalent in clinical practice, with dysgeusia being a frequent manifestation. This study aims to present a case of taste disorders and tongue numbness induced by a lithium overdose. Case Report: A 33-year-old woman with bipolar II disorder attempted suic...
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| description | Purpose:
Drug-induced taste disturbances are prevalent in clinical practice, with dysgeusia being a frequent manifestation. This study aims to present a case of taste disorders and tongue numbness induced by a lithium overdose.
Case Report:
A 33-year-old woman with bipolar II disorder attempted suicide by ingesting multiple drugs, including lithium and benzodiazepines. She exhibited weakness but was conscious after admission. Laboratory analyses indicated elevated serum lithium and urine benzodiazepine levels. Admitted to a psychiatric ward, her symptoms included diarrhea, poor appetite, and postprandial nausea. Two weeks later, she reported altered taste sensations and tongue numbness following the overdose. Her ongoing medication included venlafaxine, valproate sodium, and clozapine. Symptoms improved over time without specific treatment, aligning with increased appetite and weight gain.
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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-376d836c49ec41e38ab73f77f852a9da2025-08-20T02:03:27ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsActa Neurologica Taiwanica1028-768X2024-10-0133416416610.4103/ANT.33-4_112_0069Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium OverdoseSi-Yu ChuHuang-Chi WangMing-Hong HsiehCheng-Chen ChangPurpose: Drug-induced taste disturbances are prevalent in clinical practice, with dysgeusia being a frequent manifestation. This study aims to present a case of taste disorders and tongue numbness induced by a lithium overdose. Case Report: A 33-year-old woman with bipolar II disorder attempted suicide by ingesting multiple drugs, including lithium and benzodiazepines. She exhibited weakness but was conscious after admission. Laboratory analyses indicated elevated serum lithium and urine benzodiazepine levels. Admitted to a psychiatric ward, her symptoms included diarrhea, poor appetite, and postprandial nausea. Two weeks later, she reported altered taste sensations and tongue numbness following the overdose. Her ongoing medication included venlafaxine, valproate sodium, and clozapine. Symptoms improved over time without specific treatment, aligning with increased appetite and weight gain. 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.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ANT.33-4_112_0069lithiumtaste disorderstongue numbnessdrug overdosebipolar disorder |
| spellingShingle | Si-Yu Chu Huang-Chi Wang Ming-Hong Hsieh Cheng-Chen Chang Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose Acta Neurologica Taiwanica lithium taste disorders tongue numbness drug overdose bipolar disorder |
| title | Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose |
| title_full | Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose |
| title_fullStr | Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose |
| title_full_unstemmed | Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose |
| title_short | Taste Disorder and Tongue Numbness After Lithium Overdose |
| title_sort | taste disorder and tongue numbness after lithium overdose |
| topic | lithium taste disorders tongue numbness drug overdose bipolar disorder |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ANT.33-4_112_0069 |
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