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Profound hearing loss associated with hydrocodone/acetaminophen abuse.

R A Friedman1, J W House, W M Luxford

  • 1House Ear Clinic, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA.

The American Journal of Otology
|March 25, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Hydrocodone overuse can cause rapidly progressive hearing loss. Cochlear implantation offers successful rehabilitation for patients with this drug-induced hearing impairment.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Hydrocodone, a commonly prescribed opioid analgesic, is often combined with acetaminophen for pain management.
  • While its side effect profile is generally understood, specific associations with ototoxicity have not been widely documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the link between hydrocodone overuse and profound hearing loss.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of cochlear implantation in rehabilitating patients with this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 12 patients with rapidly progressive hearing loss and a history of hydrocodone overuse.
  • Analysis included audiometric data and post-cochlear implantation outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Hydrocodone overuse was associated with rapidly progressive sensorineural hearing loss in all 12 patients.
  • Seven of eight patients who underwent cochlear implantation showed early success.
  • No patients experienced hearing improvement with high-dose prednisone treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrocodone overuse can lead to a previously undescribed form of rapidly progressive sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Cochlear implantation is a viable and successful rehabilitative option for these patients.