There was a post recently in which someone stated, "Don't take anything ending with 'mycin'. It is damaging to your hearing." As someone who already has tinnitus and some mild hearing loss, I made a point to remember this. Today, I went to my doctor for help in relieving a sore throat and swollen glands. When he prescribed ClarithroMYCIN, I told him that I had heard that any drugs in the 'mycin' family can impair your hearing, and he told me that USED to be true. The new 'mycins' (and he said ANY of the drugs prescribed today would fit in that 'new' category) were absolutely harmless. Skeptical, I went to my druggist, whom I trust more than any doctor. He concurred. Old 'mycin' drugs stayed in your body and built up in your system. The new 'mycins' are eliminated and thus no problem will develop. I though I would pass this on to the list, as it is good information to have. Sick again, Tom Sivak Chicago PTG Associate
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