Ototoxic Drugs

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. In order to avoid (as much as is possible) the ototoxic (ear damaging) side effects from taking drugs, for years I have suggested that you: Take the least ototoxic drug that will do the job Take the lowest effective dose Take it for the shortest time possible By doing this you […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, Is the ototoxicity of Wellbutrin based on anything other than anecdotal reports from readers? My audiologist insists it’s not ototoxic (although rather ironically he said, “I’ve seen thousands of patients on Wellbutrin over the years” as if that’s reassuring!) As far as I know, there are no definitive […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I have your book, “Ototoxic Drugs Exposed” and know you address many herbal remedies. Is there a book that addresses all herbal remedies that can be used in place of prescription medication and ailments that you recommend? I like to stay away from medications if I can. There […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © February 26, 2015 The Benzodiazepine class of drugs have a number of ototoxic side effects. Those of you that are concerned about your ears and want to minimize the risk of having hearing loss, tinnitus or balance problems from taking any drugs in this class need to do your own […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. As many of you know, I am not a fan of taking prescription drugs, especially when there are safer alternatives, and almost always, there are safer alternatives. These safer alternatives will not only save your ears from the ototoxic side effects of the drugs, but they can also save your life. […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, How about publishing a list of drugs that are safe to use?” [This was in relation to my article on drugs that are associated with tinnitus “New List of Drugs, Herbs and Chemicals Associated with Tinnitus Released.] You are not the only person to ask me this. It […]