Reports of hearing loss due to Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Levitra, Viagra and Cialis:

FDA has received reports of sudden decreased or loss of hearing after using the Erectile Dysfunction drugs such as, Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis. Revatio, a Sildenafil product marketed for pulmonary arterial hypertension, is also included in the list. In some cases, the sudden hearing loss was accompanied by tinnitus and dizziness. So, FDA asked manufacturers to add a precaution about potential hearing loss to the products labeling.

This request is based on 29 post-marketing reports of sudden hearing loss. In most cases, hearing loss involved one ear and occurred within hours to 3 days of the last dose. Hearing loss appears to be persistent in about 2 out of 3 cases. As per FDA request, the labeling for Viagra, Levitra and Cialis was revised to address this new safety information.
FDA is working on revising label for ‘Revatio’ too.

FDA recommends physicians to advise their patients who are on Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra to immediately stop taking the drug if they experience any sudden decrease or loss of hearing and seek prompt medical attention. Physicians should also advise their patients on Revatio to seek prompt medical attention if they experience sudden hearing loss while using this medication. Patient should be told NOT to discontinue treatment without consulting their physician.