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Medicines That Can Cause Tinnitus

Overview

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause ringing in the ears (tinnitus). A few examples are:

Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as Aleve).
Some blood pressure and heart medicines.
Some antidepressants.
Some cancer medicines.

If ringing in the ears occurs after you have taken a medicine:

Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be needed.
If you are taking a nonprescription medicine, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

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Current as of: September 25, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
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All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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