Methadone Induced Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Joint Authors
El-Sayegh, Suzanne
Saifan, Chadi
Glass, Daniel
Barakat, Iskander
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) caused by opiate abuse or overuse has been well documented in the medical literature.
Most documented case reports have involved either heroin or hydrocodone/acetaminophen.
Recently, case reposts of methadone induced SSHL have been published.
Case Report.
We present the case of a 31-year-old man who developed SSHL after a methadone overdose induced stupor.
He was subsequently restarted on methadone at his regular dose.
On follow-up audiometry exams, he displayed persistent moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss bilaterally.
Discussion.
This case is notable because unlike all but one previously reported case, the patient—who was restated on methadone—did not make a complete recovery.
Conclusion.
Methadone overuse in rare cases causes SSHL.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saifan, Chadi& Glass, Daniel& Barakat, Iskander& El-Sayegh, Suzanne. 2013. Methadone Induced Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saifan, Chadi…[et al.]. Methadone Induced Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Saifan, Chadi& Glass, Daniel& Barakat, Iskander& El-Sayegh, Suzanne. Methadone Induced Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Case Reports in Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456733
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456733
