Imuran - does it cause lack of taste?

After taking Imuran for a week. I could not taste lemon or salt. I literally put some salt on my tongue and tasted NOTHING. funny thing is ... at first I thought it was my wife's cooking! I hope this magical effect goes away... Otherwise I have to hire someone to explain to me how good my wife's food tastes.

I have been on Imuran 50mgs daily since April 20, 2012. Not only do things taste funny but some food smells funny too. I have no appetite. I wanted you to know you are not alone with this issue. I will question my dr at the end of the week. I was diagnosed with AIH feb2012. I am also in the process of tapering off prednisone. Take care!

I can only offer one data point. No loss after 16 months, 50 mg 2x day, generic azathiprine. Can blind taste between slightly sweet and unsweetened iced tea, pepper on eggs or in salad, etc.

You can view a comprehensive list of side-effects for Imuran here: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/imuran-side-effects.html

Although not listed in the above link I have read that Azathioprine (Imuran)
may be responsible for a change in sense of smell and taste. It is usually mild and short lived. See your doctor if it is bothersome.
betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcmed.nsf/pages/gxcazath/$File/gxcazath.pdf