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Is augnentin or azithromax ototoxic? been experiencing a new low hum tinnitus (usually have tinnitus) but it has been going on for a few days or week now. stopped augmentin a week ago and just finished azithromax two days ago. hoping it'll go away?

Q: is augnentin or azithromax ototoxic? been experiencing a new low hum tinnitus (usually have tinnitus) but it has been going on for a few days or week now. stopped augmentin a week ago and just finished azithromax two days ago. hoping it'll go away?

: Neither drug is ototoxic and not a likely cause of tinnitus.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Neither drug is ototoxic and not a likely cause of tinnitus.

Answered 11/23/2022

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A member asked:

Is augnentin or azithromax ototoxic? been experiencing a new low hum tinnitus (usually have tinnitus) but it has been going on for a few days or week now. stopped augmentin a week ago and just finished azithromax two days ago. hoping it'll go away?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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