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Q: Tinnitus

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 5th, 2008

Hi. I recently had a root canal and was prescribed clindamycin for infection in the beginning of April. The month before that I was constantly taking Ibuprofen( and for one day a low dose of Vicodin) for a tooth ache/migraine. I started noticing a ringing in my ears in the beginning of April( I guess it's tinnitus) and was wondering if it is true that some antibiotics can cause tinnitus ? If this is true, what is the chance it will go away after I finish the prescription? (The reason I am still taking it is because I was very inconsistent when I started it.) I have about one day left of medicine.

It's starting to drive me crazy and hoping it will go away.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 12th, 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Answer A4093

Tinnitus is usually due to an ear disorder. Prolonged exposure to noise is the most common reason for tinnitus. Certain medicines are ear-toxic and they can also cause tinnitus. There is no data that cindamycin and ibuprofen can cause any ear damage. Vicodin can cause tinnitus and hearing loss but you took it only once so it is very unlikely that Vicodin caused your tinnitus.
You may want to consult an ENT specialist about your problem.

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