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Zicam side effects: “i can no longer taste food, it seems my taste buds are gone”

September 5, 2008 · Filed Under Zicam side effects 



Episode #67
Side Effect Date:2008-06-25
Symptoms:
“i can no longer taste food, it seems my taste buds are gone”
Medication Name:
ZICAM
Diagnosis or Reason for Use:
sore throat
Outcomes Attributed to Side Effect:
Death
Life-threatening
Hospitalization - initial or prolonged
Disability or Permanent Damage
Congenital Anomaly/Birth Defect
Required Intervention to Prevent Permanent Damage
Other Serious (Important Medical Events)
Describe Event, Problem or Product Use Error:
no warning
Medication dose: 1 tablet melt in your mouth
Frequency of Use: every three or four hours
Other medications used at the time of event:
none
Other Relevant History, Including Preexisting Medical Conditions:
none

Patient’s Age at the time of event: 50
Patient’s gender: F
Patient’s weight at the timeof event:

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