Loss of smell symptoms and conditions

I was wondering if anyone has had loss of smell and taste of food from Singulair? I have a lot of the other symptoms but this is a new one for me started about 3 months ago, everything smells like a chemical to me like Windex and foods don't taste the same.

Sense of smell is lost.

I took biaxin for 10 days in early June for a sinus infection. The side effects I noticed at the time were the yucky taste in my mouth and extreme fatigue. However, I also lost my sense of smell. It's been almost two months, and now I can smell some things, like ground coffee or ammonia, but not the more subtle scents, like flowers, light cologne, etc. At the time I was taking the drug, I discovered I couldn't smell vinegar; now I can smell it faintly. I visited my nurse practitioner yesterday, and she thought it might be a residual effect of the biaxin, but didn't find anything about loss of smell as a side effect. She advised me to wait one more month, and if the sense of smell hasn't returned by then she'll refer me to an ENT specialist. I'm just wondering if anybody else has noticed a loss or change in their sense of smell. (Smell and taste are closely related, so it's logical that it could be a result of the biaxin, since I experienced the yucky taste that so many people complain about.)

I have developed a complete loss of smell - anosmia. The decline began somewhat in conjunction with my beginning a regimen of 20mg Lipitor /day. The decline was gradual until now I have no sense of smell. Are there other reports of similar side effects?

I had sinus infections on a regular basis and refused to
take antibiotics any longer. I put up with the yukky nose
blowing daily. My doctor gave me Singulair 1 a day for a
week. Within on day, I had relief. My concern is>>>>
I also take Advair for my asthma. Both are a marvellous
drug but would be interested if there is any concern to
be using both.
I would not give up Advair as I was a chronic asthmatic
who was statis asthmaticus on several occasions. Yes I did
take Serevent and Flovent before Advair. I salute the doctor's
and especially the chemists who are able to give so many
relief from this horrible disease ASTHMA. I never thought I'd
live beyond 40 yrs of age because of this illness. I'm now 65
and many years ahead of me. Due to the severity of my illness, a sore throat, hoarseness, loss of smell and taste is
not a priority as I can breathe. Yes, thank you all the people
and companies trying to rid us of that terrible disease. I hope
a young child can be given something else to help him through this problem if side effects occur.

I started suffering from hay fever the summer between my jr. and senior high school year; I am now 48. When I was about 20 my cousin referred me to his doctor for a Kenalog shot for the hayfever. For several years I took at least one, sometimes two shots in the fall. I never had any problems that I couldn't live with...the only thing I noticed was irregular monthly cycle (especially the years I had 2 shots) for several months following and loss of smell. However, for anyone who suffers from hayfever, irregular periods and not being able to smell are gladly sacrificed for the relief Kenalog provided. I never experienced the dents or other problems I've read about.

As I got older I've "outgrown" hayfever. I'm really glad as my original doctor died and it became difficult to find a doctor who would administer the injection. I'd hate to still be suffering from the sneezing, watery eyes, etc. I do notice my skin is much more sensitive to plants and grasses now.

Two of my children developed hay fever about the same time as I. I'm ready to tell me son to ask the PCP about Kenalog but after reading other people's experiences, am reluctant. As my daughter is pregnant, I won't say anything to her.

OK, I'll stop.

The application of Nasacort, for the sinus infection caused the loss of taste and smell after the first dose. The side effects described in the Nasacort prescribtion don't include the loss of smell and taste but the web page of Nasacort. I stopped applying Nasacort immediately, however I have not gained the smell and taste capability for two days. Do you have any info how long it takes to regain the smell ande taste functions?