10 Causes of Ringing In Ears
Cause #3: Side Effect of Medications
There are several types of medications that can cause or worsen tinnitus. Usually, higher doses of medications aggravate the condition. In most cases, the ringing in the ears stops or improves when patients stop taking the medications affecting the tinnitus.
Some medications associated with tinnitus include cancer medications, such as mechlorethamine and vincristine; antibiotics, such as polymyxin B, erythromycin, neomycin, and vancomycin; diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid, furosemide, and bumetanide; certain antidepressants; aspirin; and quinine medications.
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