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I've heard that there is an antibiotic that can cause balance problems. if this is correct, could you name some antibiotics not known to do this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vertigo: Common medications that cause vestibulotoxic symptoms include the following: antibiotics (aminoglycosides and macrolides), fuosemide, aspirin, quinine, anticonvulsants.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/7/2019

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