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Why Is Amikacin Causing Ringing Sounds In Both My Ears?
Yes...I need help...I took a drug called amacasin by iv for a uti( I m allergic to most antibiotics)....on the 8th day I experienced loud ringing noises in both ears....with changes in noise frequency...it s driving me crazy....can t eat, can t sleep....saw an ent last week and he handed me a sheet on tinnitus.....and said he couldn t help me......I need help...can t imagine this is my life...
Tue, 27 May 2014
Amikacin cause destruction Cochlea ( Inner ear). which leads to hearing loss , loud ringing noises. Aminoglycosides (Amikacin) remain in the cochlea long after therapy has ended, so avoid noisy environments for 6 months after therapy completion because they remain more susceptible to noise-induced cochlear damage.
Start vitamin E twice daily it can protect further damage.
Hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
Start vitamin E twice daily it can protect further damage.
Hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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