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I have tinnitus for 3 months, on ototoxic medications such as steroids, etorcoxib, methotrexate 22mg/week. how to protect ears, get rid from tinnitus?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Tinnitus: Please discuss it with your prescribing physician. If these medications are causing problems then look into alternatives. Good luck

Answered 3/4/2019

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A member asked:

I have tinnitus for 3 months, on ototoxic medications such as steroids, etorcoxib, methotrexate 22mg/week. how to protect ears, get rid from tinnitus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

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