Viagra or the “Blue pill” as it is commonly known, which has been helping men who suffer from erectile dysfunction has now been linked to an increased risk of suffering from loss of hearing.
This conclusion came from a study conducted by University of Alabama’s professor of epidemiology Gerald McGwin. The study was conducted with 11,525 men, 40 years or older. The results showed that those who took Viagra or any drug acting in a similar way known as Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i) were, according to the study ”twice as likely to also report hearing loss as were men who had not used the drugs.”
Although this is a first study done, in 2007, the Food and Drug Administration had voiced concerns, being more strict on the labeling of PDE-5i drugs, making sure they displayed the risk taking this medication would have on hearing health.
If you take Viagra, and have noticed a deterioration in your hearing, do not hesitate to visit your local Miami hearing center, where an Audiologist such as Dr. Joseph Duran, will be able to help you.
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