Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic medicines. They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis.
Hearing loss caused by these types of medicine tends to happen quickly. The first symptoms usually are ringing in the ears (tinnitus, Opens dialog) and vertigo, Opens dialog. Hearing usually returns to normal after you stop taking the medicine. But some medicines can cause permanent hearing loss even if you stop taking them.
Commonly used medicines that may cause hearing loss include:
Aspirin, when large doses (8 to 12 pills a day) are taken.
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