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Worried about hearing loss risk after aminoglycoside antibiotics in hospital

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Lisa4562 · 07/07/2026 12:33

I was in Hospital a couple of months ago for 1 month, I was very poorly with acute pancreatitis.
I saw on my discharge notes, they gave me these antibiotics called 'Aminoglycoside' when I looked these up, it says they are know to cause complete hearing loss - I'm so worried - has anybody had these and been okay ?

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Lacharcuterie · 07/07/2026 12:35

It was a couple of months ago. They are out of your system and presumably you can still hear?
I hope the pancreatitis has resolved and you are recovering well.

Greybeardy · 07/07/2026 12:36

Most people who have it are absolutely fine.

Lisa4562 · 07/07/2026 12:40

Lacharcuterie · 07/07/2026 12:35

It was a couple of months ago. They are out of your system and presumably you can still hear?
I hope the pancreatitis has resolved and you are recovering well.

Yes, my hearing seems fine .hopefully I am worrying over nothing - thank you

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Nursemumma92 · 08/07/2026 06:41

It would have happened at the time if you were going to get hearing loss so you will be fine. It is a small risk from those antibiotic versus the much bigger risk of acute pancreatitis not being treated properly. Hope you are recovering well.

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