In this regard, the incidence of anosmia or ageusia after an anesthetic has been estimated to be approximately 1.8% ( 4). However, anesthetic drugs have also been implicated in cases of anosmia and/or ageusia. The overall incidence of this rare complication has been estimated to be 0.05% and is frequently associated with cardiovascular medications ( 3). Anosmia, the loss of smell, and ageusia, the loss of taste, are rare side effects that can occur as a result of administration of practically all classes of medications ( 1, 2).