Posted by 49er on June 19, 2010, at 13:46:45
In reply to Re: is mirtazapine safe in the long-term? » 49er, posted by Conundrum on June 19, 2010, at 10:47:53
> Didn't you take Wellbutrin as well? That has more of reputation of causing tinnitus. I remember you once posted a link to a page of otoxic drugs and it actually recommended mirtazapine but then there was the link to that list and Wellbutrin was on it.
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> http://stason.org/TULARC/health/body/tinnitus-ringing-ears/6-What-are-some-ototoxic-drugs.html
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> http://www.tinnitusformula.com/infocenter/articles/conditions/ototox.aspx
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> "Antidepressants
> It should also be noted that, while not strictly ototoxic, prescription antidepressants can cause or worsen tinnitus for some people. Both the older, tricyclic, and the newer, SSRI, antidepressants have this capability. Among the tricyclics, Clomipramine and Amitriptyline are among the most frequent offenders. The SSRI antidepressants include Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa and Luvox. These are listed in the Physicians Desk Reference as frequently causing tinnitus. One good choice for many people with both tinnitus and depression is the older medication Remeron, which has not been reported to cause tinnitus."Unfortunately, I did and I definitely think it cause my tinnitus which Doxepin also contributed to.
Personally, I wouldn't pick Remeron for tinnitus if you have it. That means you are very susceptible to any ototoxic drug and Remeron qualifies since it causes hearing loss.
Yes, the risk is small although my guess is that due to risks being underreported, it is greater than that. But when you already have developed ototoxic side effects which tinnitus qualifies as, that makes you alot more susceptible to any drug that has ototoxic properties be it hearing loss or tinnitus.
I didn't stand a bleeping chance with these 3 meds. I am so glad I am off everything.
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