by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Is it possible that Nexium has caused my sudden bouts of tinnitus, first in my left ear, and a week later in my right ear? I was taking 40 mg twice daily for about 6-8 weeks. Is there a chance that it will go away after I discontinue […]
Ototoxic Drugs
St. John’s Wort—A Very-Mildly Ototoxic Antidepressant
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Updated January, 2022 A man wrote: I read an article on Dr. Jeffrey Dach’s website referring to the natural mood improving qualities of St. John’s Wort [“Beating Depression Naturally“], which also should have little or no side-effects when taking the recommended daily dosage (anywhere from 300mg-900mg). I have been feeling “down” […]
Can Alcohol Cause Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I have a question regarding alcohol. I recently visited an audiologist about my tinnitus after it got worse from a clubbing experience (first time it happened due to a club). I wore ear plugs and figured I’d be safe. She seemed convinced it was due the copious amounts […]
Can Lotemax Eye Drops Affect My Ears?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I stumbled onto your web site while researching a very bizarre phenomenon that is affecting me right now. I am 56 years old with normal hearing except for perhaps a little age related high frequency loss (more so in my left ear.) Recently my ophthalmologist wrote me a […]
Advil (Ibuprofen) and Temporary Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: Earlier this year I was diagnosed with reverse slope hearing loss in my right ear. I noticed the loss one day when I could barely hear the person speaking to me on the phone. I could hear with my left ear but not my right. A hearing test […]
Ototoxicity is Just One of the Many Side Effects of Drugs
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I was googling to see if Biaxin [Clarithromycin] was a contributing factor in my sudden hearing loss and discovered the site http://www.medications.com. Both drugs I had been using were packed with user testimonies, and Lipitor [Atorvastatin] to my surprise was one. I could not find any reference to […]