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Antibiotics and the Inner ear

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Stacy0624
Stacy0624

Hi. I have a vestibular disorder since april... started out as VN... now I just have residual dizziness and balance issues. I was also just diagnosed with Diverticulitis and was put on Metronidazole and ciprofloxacin hcl...do u know if those antibiotics will hurt my inner ear and cause more damage? Or will I just have side effects until I stop taking them. I feel off and a little pressure in my ear.

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  • c4013
    c4013 Stacy0624

    Posted

    Hi Stay I m not a medical expert but I doubt they will do you harm hope you feel better soon smile
  • Tbugs
    Tbugs Stacy0624

    Posted

    Believe it or not I have Diverticulitis too and have been on the same med without any side effects. I also have complex partial seizures controlled by Topirimate, Hypothyroidism, a bit of anxiety controlled with 40 g of Prozac. Everything okay except this balance issue.
  • Terry6872737
    Terry6872737 Stacy0624

    Posted

    Ototoxicity is usually associated with drugs, antibiotics, that end in mycin.  I have had vestibular issues a little over two years and have been on multiple antibiotics since onset. Currently on Cefzil and Sulfamethoxazole. Something, virus, is going on where I am that has caused sinus like symptoms for 2 or 3 months now.  I have fullness in sinuses and both ears.  Tinnitus is greatly enhanced as well.  Any possibility that you may be suffering from some allergen or sinus issues as well?
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 Terry6872737

      Posted

      I am well thank you. Sounds like you are still suffering with sinus related issues! Sorry to read this! Is it allergies and if so...what are you allergic to? Tinnitus and fullness as well?? Sounds nasty. I hope the drugs will give you some relief!
    • Terry6872737
      Terry6872737 debbie82116

      Posted

      The sulfamethoxazole seems to be doing the trick. Finally after 3 weeks my sinus passages are open. Have 7 more days on the antibiotic and back for the doctor to recheck. The joys of living in the southern United States.  We don't have the nice weather that you guys have up in Canada.
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 Terry6872737

      Posted

      It's not very warm at the moment...we had temps in the high 80s but they have disappeared. We are in the low 60s. Crazy!!
  • jan1958
    jan1958 Stacy0624

    Posted

    Hi I believe its gentimycin that research has shown to damage the vestibular syestm.
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