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We study how severe was Sudden hearing loss, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Gabapentin (gabapentin). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly. Most studies suggest that it isn't very effective. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a listed side effect of Neurontin (gabapentin). Interestingly enough, even though gabapentin can cause ringing in the ears, it is sometimes prescribed off-label for the treatment of it. The most common gabapentin (Neurontin) side effects are dizziness and drowsiness. This may affect your ability to drive or perform other activities. Other gabapentin side effects include edema (fluid buildup), weight gain, and eye problems, but these aren’t as common. Rare but serious gabapentin side effects include mood changes in children. Hearing impairment and tinnitus pitch in patients with unilateral tinnitus: Comparison of sudden hearing loss and chronic tinnitus. Laryngoscope , 113, 427–431. Google Scholar Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gabapentin: More common in children. Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. The patient's symptoms (hearing loss, myoclonus, and confusion) improved after 1 session of hemodialysis (approximately 10 hours following admission) and had resolved at the time of discharge (4 days later). Gabapentin can cause a whole host of ear problems including hearing loss, tinnitus, ear pain, ear infections, Otitis externa (ear infections in the outer ear/ear canal) and Otitis media (ear infections in the middle ear) plus a lot more. Among subjects with normal hearing who received gabapentin, there was a 21.40-point change in THI score from weeks 0 to 8. Among subjects with normal hearing who received placebo, there was a 1.75-point change in THI score. The difference in the change in THI score between the gabapentin and placebo arms was 19.7 (P = .005). Arguably, one of the drugs that has been studied most extensively as a tinnitus treatment is gabapentin (marketed as Neurontin®). It is useful to look at the history of this drug to appreciate the promise and pitfalls encountered when searching for effective tinnitus treatments. Gabapentin can lead to reversible hearing impairment, especially in renal-impaired individuals. Mechanisms include toxic effects on cochlear hair cells and interference with neurotransmitter release. Risk factors include impaired renal function, prolonged high-dose use, and acute renal failure. Ototoxicity refers to chemical-induced damage to the inner ear. The damage can either be permanent or temporary, causing hearing loss or balance disorders. While medications are taken for their established benefits, all medications have side effects that you should be aware of before taking. Hearing impairment and tinnitus pitch in patients with unilateral tinnitus: Comparison of sudden hearing loss and chronic tinnitus. Laryngoscope , 113, 427–431. Google Scholar The mechanisms of action of gabapentin are not completely understood. Structurally, gabapentin is an amino acid and an analogue of GABA that crosses the blood-brain barrier (Satzinger, 1994, no. 54). However, gabapentin does not appear to bind to GABA receptors, nor does it modulate GABA receptor function. Gabapentin is already on the list of drugs that can cause auditory hallucinations. Wearing hearing aids can certainly mask phantom sounds–tinnitus or Musical I'm not sure that there is any good way to tell if this is true without doing a personal experiment where you track the tinnitus for a couple of months very closely while on the gabapentin, and then track it while off the gabapentin, while minimizing any other changes during those months (changes in drug regime, changes in lifestyle, etc). Areas covered: This article review the evidence that long-term treatment with some antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) [e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate, lamotrigine, gabapentin, vigabatrin and oxcarbazepine] (even in therapeutic drug doses) may result in tinnitus, phonophobia, sensorineural hearing loss, dizziness, ataxia, disequilibrium We found that gabapentin significantly decreased the VAS score in patients with tinnitus due to acoustic trauma. Moreover, gabapentin significantly increased the frequency of patients responding to treatment (≥30% decrease in VAS). Areas covered: This article review the evidence that long-term treatment with some antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) [e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate, lamotrigine, gabapentin, vigabatrin and oxcarbazepine] (even in therapeutic drug doses) may result in tinnitus, phonophobia, sensorineural hearing loss, dizziness, ataxia, disequilibrium In addition, gabapentin can help regulate sleep patterns and reduce the frequency and duration of seizures. Increasing reports of intentional gabapentin misuse highlight the associated risks, including dependency and withdrawal symptoms. Although gabapentin is generally considered safe when taken as directed, it can cause side effects in some Gabapentin is more likely to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) than hearing loss – but both have been reported in users. A European Review by Altissimi et al. (2020) reported that gabapentin can induce “tinnitus” and “vertigo or dizziness” – but there was zero documentation of hearing loss & ototoxicity. (R)
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