Posted by 49er on December 6, 2008, at 15:40:19
In reply to Re: remeron, posted by desolationrower on December 6, 2008, at 14:44:08
> I can't find any evidence diphenhydramine or antihistamines generally are ototoxic...do you have something about that? There are other antihistamiens that are better sleep drugs too, though not taking drugs makes it more difficult. Hope you can get back to normal.
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> -d/rD/R,
Neil Bauman, who is not an MD, has done extensive research on the ototoxic meds. On the email list I belong to that he runs, he called it slightly ototoxic.
Also, here is this link:
http://www.berardaitwebsite.com/sait...s/saitt30.html
"Practitioners shared concerns about the use of ototoxic medications and their impact on AIT improvements. There were reported instances of individuals losing the benefits that had been gained following use of these medications. There are a variety of medications that can have ototoxic side effects, and it is difficult to obtain this information. The Physicians Desk Reference can be helpful, and pharmacists are often knowledgeable. Specific drugs that were mentioned on several occasions include IV drip Ceclor (often used for surgeries) that may cause sound sensitivity, and Benadryl, an antihistamine used for allergic reactions, which may cause tinnitus, vertigo and acute labyrinthitis."
As an FYI, AIT stands for auditory integration therapy.
Granted, this isn't much information to go on. But one day, when I took the Benadryl, I got the pulsating tinnitus I hadn't had since I was on my full complement of psych meds. It only happened that one time but that was enough to concern me greatly.
Otoxocicity is sadly an issue that is not very well recognized in the medical community. That is why there is not alot of research.
I was nodding my head on a board when people who suffered hearing loss from an antibiotic were told they had meneire's diease. That is what happened to me with the Remeron.
What are the other histamines that are better sleep drugs? Are they OTC or prescription as I don't have health insurance.
Thanks for your support.
49er
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