Possible Ototoxicity re: Vigamox Eye Drops for Pinkeye (Conjunctivits)

Hello, all.

I have been absent from this site for some time. My tinnitus problems greatly reduced after I took Prednisone for two weeks in November 2015. The tinnitus didn't disappear, it simply became more tolerable to me. I was able to return to work without any future disruption but I have forsaken all concerts since the onset of tinnitus.

Anyway, I have recently had my first major illness since the onset of tinnitus.

I had an illness which started out as a sore throat with congestion. I was given Flonase (corticosteroid nasal spray). I was oddly afraid to take it (had taken Nasonex for 4 weeks at first onset of tinnitus, before taking Prednisone), the symptoms went away on their own. Flash-forward a week. Illness returned with a vengeance --coughing, sore throat & congestion. My doctor prescribed me Ciprofloxacin When I discovered it was a "cousin" of Levaquin (prime suspect in getting tinnitus last year, along with Biaxin XL) I refused to take it. Well, a few days later I developed pinkeye (Conjunctivitis). Doctor prescribed Vigamox eye drops for the eye infection. I have taken three doses of it, but I've just read that I "should tell my doctor/pharmacist if I am allergic to quinolone antibiotics" (which INCLUDE BOTH Levaquin & Ciprofloxacin)!

It's hard to say for sure, but my tinnitus seems to have been more noticeable since the cold returned in full force four days ago-notice it most when sleeping. Not sure if it's increased since I began the Vigamox last night. Should I continue the Vigamox drops to fight the pinkeye infection? Any suggestions are appreciated!

I'm also currently taking Cheratussin Syrup (Guaifenesin/Codeine) and ProAir HFA (Inhaler).

My first REAL scare since coming down with this lousy ailment. Won't be the last, though...

 

Hi James, I just posted my own eye drop story, so take a look at that.

Most people are like, "oh it's your eyes, you shouldn't mess around" but honestly I wouldn't have taken the drops if I thought I'd get tinnitus from it, unless my eye was really, horribly bad. I actually just refused Moxifloxacin (that's Vigamox, yes?) at the ophthalmologist because I'm scared of eye drops now (and, let's face it, all meds).

 

So did you take any eyedrops?

 

No, I didn't, the chalazion is still there. It's not what I'd want, but I'm not taking any more chances with my hearing. I hope you're faring okay!