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I've been taking methotrexate for several months now. it seems sense i've been taking it my ears are buzzing at night. could it be the medicine?

Q: i've been taking methotrexate for several months now. it seems sense i've been taking it my ears are buzzing at night. could it be the medicine?

: The buzzing in your ears is likely tinnitus which is considered a mild, late adverse effect of methotrexate by PDR.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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The buzzing in your ears is likely tinnitus which is considered a mild, late adverse effect of methotrexate by PDR.

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Answered 7/19/2021

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A member asked:

I've been taking methotrexate for several months now. it seems sense i've been taking it my ears are buzzing at night. could it be the medicine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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