by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I have been searching the internet for an answer to my rather severe hearing loss. About 15 years ago, I began seeing a local doctor who was ‘fresh out of medical school.’ He told me that a facial infection I had was due to an infection that had […]
Ototoxic Drugs
Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Lansoprazole and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. I continue to be amazed (appalled would be a better word) by the number of people who contact me because the drugs their doctors prescribed for their various ailments ended up afflicting them with permanent and distressing tinnitus and often other ear problems as well. Here is one woman’s story. Take […]
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and the Permanence of Their Side Effects
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: Do you have any information as to the permanence of the side effects (especially hearing loss or tinnitus) of the following SSRIs? Celexa (Citalopram) 2 Lexapro (Escitalopram) 2 Luvox (Fluvoxamine) 3 Zoloft (Sertraline) 3 Paxil (Paroxetine) 4 Prozac (Fluoxetine) 4 I’m curious as to why two of these […]
Tri-cyclic Anti-depressants that Can Cause Tinnitus
All the tri-cyclic anti-depressants can cause tinnitus, but they are not all equal. Here is how they all break down in this regard.
Memory Loss and Confusion from Taking Diclofenac
Taking Diclofenac can mess up your balance. Here’s how it does it. Read more.
Doxycycline and Hearing Loss
Doxycycline, although not highly ototoxic can indeed cause permanent hearing loss. Read more.