09/04/2025
During their first visit, we always ask our patients about the medications they’re taking, because some of them can quietly impact your hearing. we recently read an article that shared a nice summary of the common medication to be mindful of when it comes to your hearing health.
💊 Painkillers, heart medications, certain antibiotics, and certain chemo drugs… are all considered ototoxic, meaning they can damage the delicate structures of your inner ear.
👂 Sometimes the effects are temporary, like a bit of ringing or muffled sound. But other times, the damage can be permanent, especially if the meds are taken long-term.
🩺 If you’ve noticed changes in your hearing after starting a new medication, please don’t brush it off. Let your doctor know, and let’s talk about doing a baseline hearing test so we can monitor things over time.
👂 You keep track of your heart, your eyes, your blood pressure…don’t forget your ears.
Please reach out to us if you have questions or want to schedule a hearing check. We are here to help.