{"id":2234,"date":"2023-09-29T19:36:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T00:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/?p=2234"},"modified":"2023-10-02T12:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T17:43:33","slug":"how-do-blood-pressure-medications-cause-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/how-do-blood-pressure-medications-cause-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Blood Pressure Medications Cause Tinnitus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring noise affecting approximately 15% to 20% of people<\/a>. Tinnitus can range from mildly bothersome to severe<\/a>. Frequent causes of tinnitus include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ototoxic drugs cause hearing loss and tinnitus by damaging the inner ear sensory cells used for hearing and balance. There are currently over 200 ototoxic medications on the market<\/a>. Many blood pressure medications have been identified as ototoxic and can account for the prevalence of tinnitus among people taking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ototoxic drugs are often used to treat severe or life-threatening conditions and cannot always be avoided. Staying aware of the potential side effects of your blood pressure medication can help you make an informed decision to take them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For mild hypertension, managing your blood pressure through lifestyle changes is one way to avoid the adverse side effects of ototoxic drugs. Let\u2019s examine a couple of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> recommendations for blood pressure management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n