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Recently, case reposts of methadone induced SSHL have been published.<jats:italic>Case Report.<\/jats:italic>We present the case of a 31-year-old man who developed SSHL after a methadone overdose induced stupor. He was subsequently restarted on methadone at his regular dose. On follow-up audiometry exams, he displayed persistent moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss bilaterally.<jats:italic>Discussion.<\/jats:italic>This case is notable because unlike all but one previously reported case, the patient\u2014who was restated on methadone\u2014did not make a complete recovery.<jats:italic>Conclusion<\/jats:italic>. 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