Day: January 3, 2026

Chemotherapeutic agents, which can cause dysgeusia (an unpleasant alteration in taste) 4 Prevalence of Drug-Induced Taste Disorders It is estimated that 17% of drugs can cause dysgeusia and 3.7% can cause hypogeusia (a decrease in taste) 3. Additionally, 45% of patients who experience taste disorders also experience dry mouth as a side effect 3.