Gabapentin: Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Ototoxicity (Cause or Treatment?)

Gabapentin is a commonly-used medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain (e.g. peripheral neuropathy), restless leg syndrome, and seizure prevention & management – as well as other conditions like anxiety disorders & substance use disorders (off-label). Although many find gabapentin effective as a treatment for the aforementioned medical conditions, some are concerned about the drug …

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Can Alprazolam (Xanax) Cause Tinnitus & Hearing Loss?

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for the acute treatment of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. From each year between 2004-2019, the number of annual prescriptions for alprazolam in the U.S. ranged between 17-29 million. While alprazolam is regarded as being very effective for the management of anxiety, some …

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