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Posted 11/19/2017 11:19 PM (GMT -5)
I started my Zithromax about a week ago (soon to be adding in Mepron as well) and noticed that my hearing is muffled and ringing. It’s really bothering me now..

I read somewhere else that this is usually due to a mycoplasma herx which would make sense becuase I do have mycoplasma, but is that truly what it is? Or is it a more serious side effect?
Posted 11/20/2017 2:54 AM (GMT -5)
I have read before that it can be a side effect of azithromycin.

Maybe talk to your Dr. or pharmacist about it? Just to be on the safe side.

..or it could be a herx.
Posted 11/20/2017 4:09 AM (GMT -5)
I also had this happen a few times when I was on azithromycin. I did not have the ringing though. Just a blocked/muffled ear sensation.

It did subside even while I was still taking the abx.

Girlie is correct though you should consult with your llmd about it.
Posted 11/20/2017 8:17 AM (GMT -5)
I stopped taking azith because of this. My hearing was like I had been to a loud bar or concert. Once I stopped it took over a week to go back to normal (i believe this is how long the drug stays in system). I tried it again months later and the same thing happened. I felt like it was a side effect of drug and did not want to damage hearing.
Posted 11/20/2017 8:25 AM (GMT -5)
I just emailed my LLMD about it to see what she says. I definitely feels like I was at a concert last night. Really annoying.. What would I pair with my Mepron instead though? Is there another drug that is similar that works just as well?
Posted 11/20/2017 11:08 AM (GMT -5)
I did omnicef/malarone, sorry never took mepron. Omnicef is a good antibiotic.
Posted 11/20/2017 12:20 PM (GMT -5)
Minocycline, doxy, ceftin, omnicef, Bactrim ds
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