I used one Cold Eeze lozenger after developing a cold and my sense of taste has been gone for nearly four days. Everything tastes bland or salty. I later read online this should be a temporary side effect lasting from a few hours to a day. It’s not stated on the box. However, it’s been nearly four days and I’m beginning to worry my taste will never return. Needless to say enjoying holiday goodies is down the tubes. If anyone experienced the same, how long did it last? Thanks.
Has anyone lost sense of taste after using Cold Eeze Lozenges?
Question posted by Jadlyn on 26 Dec 2017
Last updated on 5 January 2022 by mary pattee
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Yes, I lost my taste twice. First time I took it I thought the loss of taste was due to Covid. Then the 2nd time I took was a few days later and I had my taste back but as soon as I took the Coldezz I lost my taste again. Won’t be taking these cough drops again.
My sense of taste is gone. I have been using Therabreath Lozenges for a number of years because of dry mouth while using my CPAP. What else could I use that bring back my sense of taste.
I have experienced the same thing. Your taste will come back a while after you stop taking the lozenges. I did some research after having my taste disrupted and it's a very common thing when using zinc for a cold remedy, unfortunately. Stop taking Cold-Eeze as soon as you're able, brush your teeth 15 minutes after your last dose and then wait. It'll come back. Until then eating and drinking won't be satisfying, but there's nothing else to do.
I haven’t lost my sense of taste, but since my use of this product, I’ve lost my sense of smell since 2006. I’m talking about a quality of life issue. It scares me to death.
I saw something about a class action suit about this issue, but I can’t seem to reach anyone regarding this matter. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jadlyn; Yes this is true but really depending on the ones I have had it last up to a week. so don't worry at this time. What I did also to help clean the mouth more is gargle with warm salt water it gets into the little spots at the taste buds and tongue and seemed to work. So if you ever see a nose spray or lozenges with ZINC don't use it. that has been something they have had questions about for a long time. good luck
Thank you! My taste returned the morning of the 4th day. I took your suggestion of gargling with warm salt water. My taste buds are probably still compromised a bit due to my cold, but overall, I can enjoy a meal again. In the future I’ll avoid cold remedies containing Zinc.
Great thanks, Jadlyn glad to hear this and things will get back to normal once the cold goes away. chuck1957
It has been 2 days since I lost my sense of taste after taking the zinc lozenges. I tried the warm salt water... still praying.
That I get my sense of taste back
How often did you gargle with salt water. It been 7 days for me since I lost my sense of taste.
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