New research indicates there is a link between Viagra use and Hearing Loss. What? I hear you say! I’m also guessing if you’ve taken Viagra you are probably not going to be thinking about much else or listening to anything anyone has to say. Seriously though,research by a University of Alabama at Birmingham professor has shown the association between hearing loss and the use of Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug. Before you panic, read more.

Be aware, the results from this research are inconclusive, but findings from the research which have been published on 18th May this year show the potential for long term hearing loss following the use of Viagra and also possibly Cialis and Levitra, both phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. There were however limitations to the study. Nevertheless, the University believe users should be aware of the potential risks.

Over 11,525 men were examined over 40 years. We didn’t know Viagra had even been around that long. Anyway, the mens medical data was examined by a panel set up by the Federal Agency  for Healthcare Research and Quality between 2003 and 2006. Men who had used phosphodiesterase type 5 medications were twice as likely to experience and report some level of hearing loss as the were men who had not used the drugs, and the strongest relationship, excuse the pun was with those who had used Viagra. It should be noted that the study was limited by the fact that other pre existing medical conditions might also have contributed to the hearing loss conditions reported.

Source : Medical News Today (Read the full article here)

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