ArticleNature and science of sleep2024
Increased Risk of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Patients Receiving Sedative-Hypnotics: A Propensity Score Weighting Cohort Study.
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- Association Between Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics and Tinnitus: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan.Nature and science of sleep · 2025Article
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Purpose: Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs), including benzodiazepines (BZDs) and Z drugs, are widely prescribed for anxiety and sleep. Therefore, issues of tolerance, dependence and adverse effects are of concern. Recent studies suggested a potential link between BZRAs and hearing problems. However, the actual relationship was still unclear. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the actual association between BZRA use and risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) using population data. Patients and Methods: This study used the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database. 137,277 BZRA users and 1,328,554 nonusers were identified for relevant analyses. We used cohort design with inverse-probability treatment weighting (IPTW) strategy to balance the baseline differences of demographics and comorbidities between two groups. The 5-year incidence of SSNHL was followed. Cox proportional-hazard regression analyses were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs). Results: BZRA users showed an increased 5-year SSNHL risk (adjusted HR: 1.244) after weighting. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses produced consistent results. Notably, SSNHL risk was higher among young BZRA users (adjusted HR: 1.397). BZRA users had the highest SSNHL risk in the first year (adjusted HR: 2.037) after IPTW. Conclusion: BZRA use elevated the risk of SSNHL, particularly in young adults and in the first year. This emphasises the importance for physicians and policymakers should be aware of the potential hearing difficulties among BZRA users and take necessary examinations.
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