Posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 22:02:46
In reply to Need an AD w/o tinnitus: mirtazapine,tianeptine?, posted by Franz on January 29, 2013, at 16:18:25
> Hello, I continue with 5 mg fluoxetine to avoid tinnitus from higher dose but although mild, it is still there. Too dab because I think fluoxetine is good and inexpensive.
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> I am considering asking the Dr for another drug.
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> The only one I read does not cause tinnitus is mirtazapine (remeron).
> http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200305/living-under-medication-0
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> Dr told me it is sedating, which I do not like. How about a low dose? Any other side effect?
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> I wonder if tianeptine can be another choice. It is expensive.
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> Please comment, thanks.
Actually, nortriptyline is sometimes used to treat tinnitus. It makes for a good antidepressant and is very inexpensive.
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