Ringing in Your Ear? What Tinnitus Really Means and When to See a Doctor

Ringing in Your Ear? What Tinnitus Really Means and When to See a Doctor

High doses of aspirin (8-12 pills daily)

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen)

Certain antibiotics (gentamicin, neomycin, erythromycin)

Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide)

Chemotherapy drugs (cisplatin, carboplatin)

Quinine (used for malaria, also in tonic water)

What you can do: If you notice tinnitus after starting a new medication, ask your doctor about alternatives. Never stop a prescribed medication without medical guidance.

5. Meniere’s Disease

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