Azithromycin and hearing loss

It would be very very rare for an oral dose of azithromycin to cause hearing loss.

In clinical studies, varying degrees of hearing loss have been reported with macrolides like azithromycin (Zithromax), erythromycin, and clarithromycin. This ranges from reversible, mild hearing loss to complete deafness. Hearing loss tends to be more likely if you take high doses of azithromycin over time.

Placebo Azithromycin Azithromycin Rifabutin. Combination therapy Special senses: hearing disturbances and/or impairment including hearing loss, deafness.

I am told that the Azithromycin can cause hearing loss, and that the Amikacin WILL cause hearing loss. In my case, I believe the Amikacin was the bigger

Azithromycin tends to cause bilateral and symmetric hearing loss wherein both ears are affected equally or evenly by the losses. Usually reversible. Most individuals with azithromycin-related hearing loss report hearing improvement or complete recovery once the medication is discontinued.

Prescribe azithromycin tablets instead of capsules. BNF cautionary Hearing test – if the patient presents with tinnitus/hearing loss.

hearing loss. Interaction : Nelfinavir: Increased azithromycin serum concentrations. Close monitoring for known side effects of azithromycin, such as liver

Taking Azithromycin (Z-mycin) can indeed result in hearing loss and tinnitus. In fact, hearing loss is reported about twice as often as is tinnitus. So you are fortunate that the Azithromycin did not affect your hearing. I ve heard from others that have gotten tinnitus from taking Azithromycin for a sinus infection, so you are not alone.

Azithromycin tends to cause bilateral and symmetric hearing loss wherein both ears are affected equally or evenly by the losses. Usually reversible. Most individuals with azithromycin-related hearing loss report hearing improvement or complete recovery once the medication is discontinued.