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Diagnosis Diagnosis
Table 4. Medications That May Cause Dysphonia*
Medication Mechanism of impact on voice
Coumadin, thrombolytics,
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Vocal fold hematoma
Bisphosphonates Chemical laryngitis
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Cough
Antihistamines, diuretics, anticholinergics Drying effect on mucosa
Danocrine, testosterone Sex hormone production/utilization
Alteration
Antipsychotics, atypical antipsychotics Laryngeal dystonia
Inhaled steroids Dose dependent mucosal irritation
Fungal laryngitis
* Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all medication that could cause
dysphonia.
