Posted by herpills on October 18, 2010, at 11:48:45
In reply to Re: Try higher doses before something different? » herpills, posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2010, at 11:05:25
> I didn't know lexapro caused tinnitis. I also would be concerned about that. Sorry you had to enter the hospital. What's your doc say about the tinnitis will it go away? Phillipa
It's listed as a side effect in the PI. When I was on 5mg, I had some tinnitus. The doctor I had at the time didn't think it was related. I was worried I had some hearing loss, as I work full time in the performing arts and am occasionally exposed to high decibel levels. Well, I had my hearing tested and it was fine, in fact audiologist said it was "off the charts" compared to normal level. I was so happy my hearing is excellent!
Anyway, when I went off the Lexapro the tinnitus went away. Now I'm back on it, and tinnitus is back so I'm convinced it is from the Lex. I'm willing to put up with it for now, the 15mg is really helping me get out of this depression, but I'm hoping to go down to 10mg in a few weeks. Maybe that will help?
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