Ototoxic Drugs

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady reported, I was prescribed Wellbutrin (150 mg) several weeks ago, but when I moved the dose up to 300 mg I developed very obvious tinnitus. I have now been off the Wellbutrin completely for more than a week and still the tinnitus persists. I had a large improvement with […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have been prescribed the following drugs for migraine with aura. As I already have tinnitus I’d like your opinion on the following drugs as regards tinnitus, sound sensitivity and hearing loss. 1) Divalproex/Valproate 2) Flunarizine 3) Migranex 4) In cases of acute headache, the following are to […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © December, 2012 Numbers of people have asked me if I know of any drugs that are not ototoxic that can help them with their depression and anxiety. If you are one of them, I trust this article will help you. Here’s a shocking statistic. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 35% […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I have some questions regarding the drug listings in your book Ototoxic Drugs Exposed. First, there is no reference to the standard dosage used. Is the dosage related to the severity of the ototoxic side effect? Also, is dosage a key player in assessing the potential ototoxic side […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have recently been a victim of a vicious assault which has injured, among other parts, the skin of my face. Dermatologists have recommended that I undergo Botulinum toxin treatment to aid healing. There are anecdotal reports on the Internet that the use of Botox on the face […]

by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A doctor, wrote, I feel that your article on benzodiazepines is irresponsible and may cause those with disabling anxiety disorder to avoid treatment. There are many patients with panic disorder that are well-maintained on Alprazolam for decades without the anxiolytic effect being lost or diminished or the need to increase the […]