Losing taste and smell when drinking alcohol? (even a small amount)

Back in my college days after a night of binge drinking, I would occasionally lose my sense of taste and smell until the next morning. I thought that was a pretty strange reaction considering no one I’ve talked to has experienced that. But again, it would only happen on occasion.

Fast forward to 2022, ever since my second time getting Covid (and losing my smell and taste both times when I had it), I lose my smell and taste EVERY time I drink. Doesn’t matter if it’s one drink or five drinks… it’s gone until the next morning. I put Vaseline up to my nose, and I can’t smell it. Eating garlic? Can’t tatse it. It’s bizarre! I notice my nose feels stuffed up too when it happens.

Does anyone else lose their sense of smell and taste even after one alcoholic beverage? Im a 29 year old female and I typically drink on Fridays and Saturdays (1-3 drinks on average).