Didn't see any mention of this in a search. Maybe missed it. But it's an often overlooked bit of awareness. When your doc prescribes to you, given that you are a serious enough audiophile to be active here, you should appraise her/him of your concerns and take care to select those pharmaceuticals that pose the least ototoxic risk to you while still being effective.
Just a quick overview..
Not to be alarmist, at all really, but it's a subject that is surprisingly not discussed much among audiophiles.
Just a quick overview..
Brief Overview – Scroll down for a complete list.
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Certain antibiotics, including aminoglycosides
- Certain cancer medications
- Water pills and loop diuretics
- Long-Term Hormone Therapy
- Quinine-based medications
Other common medications that can cause ototoxicity include the following:
- Certain anticonvulsants
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Anti-anxiety medications
- Antimalarial medications
- Blood pressure controlling medications
- Allergy medications
- Chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin
Not to be alarmist, at all really, but it's a subject that is surprisingly not discussed much among audiophiles.
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