As you probably already know, over-the-counter pain-killing medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen come with their share of potential side effects, some of which may be quite serious. One recent example of this type of side effect comes from a study that uncovered an association between hearing loss and the long-term use of acetaminophen and “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. When researchers analyzed data on 55,850 women between the ages of 44 and 69, they found that, over a 22-year period, one-third of the women reported some level of hearing loss. While this finding does not prove cause and effect, it does back up previous research indicating a link between hearing loss and painkillers.
P.S. According to the study mentioned above, regular use of acetaminophen over six years was linked to a nine percent higher risk of hearing loss compared with using the drug regularly for one year.
If you’d like to know more about better hearing, the time to act is now. Visit EAR & HEARING CLINIC to ask questions and get answers. Our staff can bring you up to date on the latest research and technology in the hearing aid industry. In addition to our extensive education and advanced equipment, we offer the most important benefit of all—long-term care and a future of unequalled service. As registered members of the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario, we are among the highest qualified regulated hearing health care professionals in Canada.
