Abstract
Neuropsychiatric and gastrointestinal side effects of opioids are well documented, but self-reported hearing disturbance from opioids is often unrecognized. Two cases are presented illustrating a possible association between auditory symptoms and opioid toxicity. Possible mechanisms are discussed.
Keywords:
auditory symptoms; hearing disturbance; opioid; toxicity.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Aged
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Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage
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Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects*
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Delayed-Action Preparations / adverse effects
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Female
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Hearing Disorders / chemically induced*
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Humans
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Hydromorphone / administration & dosage
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Hydromorphone / adverse effects*
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Infusions, Subcutaneous / adverse effects
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Delayed-Action Preparations
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Hydromorphone