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I am extra pulmonary TB patient ,i am undergoing category 2 treatment,i am taking government given medicines while taking steptomycin after 5 dosage i have experienced tinnitus in my ears government doctor told me to stop taking streptomycin instead of injection he suggest me LEVOFLAX 500 ,please clarify me is that correct i can stop sT injection
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Streptomycin is a ototoxic drug can cause injury to your inner ear causing permanent disability. Rightly your doctor has changed the medications. You need to follow his instructions
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