Citation

Saifan C, Glass D, Barakat I, El-Sayegh S. Case Rep. Med. 2013; 2013.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Hindawi Publishing)

DOI

10.1155/2013/242730

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) caused by opiate abuse or overuse has been well documented in the medical literature. Most documented case reports have involved either heroin or hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Recently, case reposts of methadone induced SSHL have been published. Case Report. We present the case of a 31-year-old man who developed SSHL after a methadone overdose induced stupor. He was subsequently restarted on methadone at his regular dose. On follow-up audiometry exams, he displayed persistent moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss bilaterally.

DISCUSSION. This case is notable because unlike all but one previously reported case, the patient - who was restated on methadone - did not make a complete recovery.

CONCLUSION. Methadone overuse in rare cases causes SSHL. © 2013 Chadi Saifan et al.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; naloxone; male; case report; depression; suicide attempt; article; fluoxetine; psychiatric department; priority journal; intensive care unit; anxiety disorder; acetylsalicylic acid; confusion; benzodiazepine derivative; methadone; acute kidney failure; multiple drug abuse; heart rate; atorvastatin; antibiotic agent; bicarbonate; aspiration pneumonia; body temperature; charcoal; cellulitis; blood pressure; thorax radiography; heparin; apnea; metoprolol; medical history; respiratory acidosis; hearing impairment; atelectasis; perception deafness; non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction; acoustic reflex