@article{ref1,
title="Methadone induced sensorineural hearing loss",
journal="Case reports in medicine",
year="2013",
author="Saifan, C. and Glass, D. and Barakat, I. and El-Sayegh, S.",
volume="2013",
number="",
pages="-",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSION. Methadone overuse in rare cases causes SSHL. © 2013 Chadi Saifan et al.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1687-9627",
doi="10.1155/2013/242730",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/242730"
}