Afraid of takeing cholestrol meds. They will cause deafness and tinnitus. Also blood pressure meds called TRIAM/HCTZ. Do any of these cause deafness or tinnitus? Please help. Judy
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Q: Will Cholestrol meds cause deafness or tinnitus? Also blood pressure meds.
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2/ 1/12 11:04am
Hi Judy,
Your best resource is your pharmacist. They can print off a list of possible side effects specific to the medications your doctor prescribes.
Lipitor is a common statin medication prescribed for lowering cholesterol. Tinnitus is a potential side effect of the medication.
I did not find hearing issues/tinnitus as possible side effects related to Triamterene-HCTZ, but discuss with your doctor and pharmacist.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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