Has anyone experienced a change in taste or smell while in Pregabalin?

[nurseblue]

I have been on Pregabalin since June of this year and since about it September/October, I have noticed my smell and taste change significantly. It’s not covid as I’ve already tested twice, so I can only relate it to medication, chemical imbalance or something more physical (brain related).

Everything around smells really bitter and sour and I’m struggling to eat some of my favourite things because my taste and smell are SO altered. My body odour has changed and smells really pungent, to the point where I’m sometimes showering 3/4 times per day, but it doesn’t help. My partner can’t smell any differences at all, so I know it’s just me that can smell them.

The bitter and sour smells I get are also transferring to my tastebuds, and I’m beginning to taste the bitter/sour smells without even eating, so it’s like the smell is transferring to my saliva, which is really bumming me out.

I’ve started getting a lot of headaches too, but a new symptom so have noticed in the last wee while is that mid conversation, I completely forget what I’m talking about and go off in a tangent. I have also noticed my head feels like cotton wool most of the time, and that it feels like I’m slurring my words a lot.

Do any of the symptoms ring true to anyone? I’ve tried finding information in every area of the internet and had no luck. I have called my doctors, but no one seems interested at the moment.

Any help would be appreciated.

[dlr222]

I looked on the net and found those could be side effects. it said--The recommended dose of Lyrica is 75-600 mg daily. Generic Name: pregabalin

[RLSofManyYears]

I've been on 300mg Pregabalin for several years but have not noticed any of these symptoms.

[nurseblue in reply to RLSofManyYears]

Thanks for your reply. It’s interesting to hear that some people have experienced negative effects and others haven’t. Thanks for your feedback 😀 have a lovely new year x

[martino]

I am taking 600mg and haven’t noticed a change in how I smell. I have checked with my wife and she says I am as smelly as ever!