Ciprodex and Hearing Loss: What Users Say

• Vel...
• November 9, 2015

For Middle Ear Infections "I had been battling the worst ear infection for about three days with a big earache that I finally gave in on the fourth day and went to the doctor who prescribed Ciprodex. I felt relief from the first dosage. I'm going on my fourth day using this medicine, and my pain is completely gone. I still have somewhat of a stuffed ear and loss of hearing, but I can slowly start to hear more, and the stuffiness is going away. The only downfall is that even with my insurance, this medicine cost me $85! I will say, given the amount of ear pain I've endured lately, that the price was worth it!!"

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2020

For Otitis Externa "I was floxed by Ciprodex. It was a nightmare from day 1. I need an ear doctor that understands how to help me recover from the damage of this eardrop. Please provide doctor names. I need serious help, my specialist still cannot come to terms with the fact that I was floxed or what to do for me. I am very desperate. I have permanent hearing loss from this drug."

• Anonymous
• December 19, 2009

For Middle Ear Infections "I've been using this medication for 3 days now. The pain from my infection is gone, but the ringing in my ear is still there, and everything is muffled. I am also on an oral antibiotic for tonsillitis and sinus infection as well. Overall, I am very happy with this medication. The only downside is that if I had not had insurance, this medication would have cost $101, with insurance, it was only $25."

• B-R...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

For Otitis Externa "I had ear canal inflammation for almost 4 weeks and haven't touched these drops since the reviews say that it'll damage your cochlear nerve, cause hearing loss and tinnitus. Taking these drops, I've seen some improvement. Yeah, a little pain here and there, and yes... a little tinnitus here and there, but that's cause the medicine is eating the inflammation like Pac-Man. It works like a charm. Just don't overuse it or you'll get hearing loss and resistance. It works, trust me."

• Mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2012

For Middle Ear Infections "I like how it cleans out my ear. It calmed down my pain in 2 days. I'm using 4 drops twice a day. The only problem is a little loss of hearing, I believe it's the wax built up inside my ear and the infection. Now I'm going to get my ear cleaned by my doctor today."

• Mol...
• December 30, 2016

For Otitis Externa "I have only been on this medication for one day for both internal and external ear infections. Within hours of taking it, my ear started to swell even more than it already was, causing it to hurt tremendously to open my mouth, chew, and even swallow. I was in pain before, but since taking Ciprodex, the pain has increased a substantial amount. I was told it should get better within 48 hours. I can't take the drops anymore due to all the swelling and pain, also hearing loss. I'm hoping this clears up soon with just the pal medication I was also prescribed."