Gentamicin and Hypoacusis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypoacusis is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Amoxicillin, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypoacusis when taking Gentamicin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,523 people who have side effects when taking Gentamicin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gentamicin?

Gentamicin has active ingredients of gentamicin sulfate. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 21,654 Gentamicin users. Check the latest studies of Gentamicin.

What is Hypoacusis?

Hypoacusis (loss of hearing) is found to be associated with 1,339 drugs and 1,186 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypoacusis.

On Jul, 15, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 59 people (0.27%) have Hypoacusis.

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Hypoacusis? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypoacusis when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 55.36 %
male: 44.64 %

What is the age of people who have Hypoacusis when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypoacusis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 25.42%
Fall: 14 people, 23.73%
Dizziness: 12 people, 20.34%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 12 people, 20.34%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 16.95%
Impaired Healing: 10 people, 16.95%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 9 people, 15.25%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 9 people, 15.25%
Swelling: 9 people, 15.25%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 9 people, 15.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 7 people, 11.86%
Endocarditis Candida (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart by infection by fungi): 5 people, 8.47%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 6.78%
Pain: 4 people, 6.78%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 3 people, 5.08%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 3 people, 5.08%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 3.39%
Asthma: 2 people, 3.39%
Diabetes: 2 people, 3.39%
Fabry's Disease (build up of a particular type of fat, called globotriaosylceramide, in the body's cells): 2 people, 3.39%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gentamicin sulfate (the active ingredients of Gentamicin) and Gentamicin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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