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Can clarithromycin cause my ears to ring? and if so is this just a temporary side effect?
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Rare but possible: According to the phycisians desk reference (pdr), Clarithromycin causes tinnitus in 2% of patients, and hearing loss in 1% of patients. It's possible that the ringing may also be a result of your illness, especially if it is an upper respiratory illness. If the tinnitus persists, i would definitely check with your doctor, and probably see an ENT specialist to check your hearing.
Answered 10/10/2015
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