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Posted by Franz on January 15, 2012, at 19:53:15
Hello, escitalopram and fluoxetine caused me ear problems lik epain, increased tinnitus. Stimulants also increase tinnitus for me.
Is there any SSRI that does not have this effect?
Thanks.
Posted by bleauberry on January 16, 2012, at 4:55:05
In reply to Any SSRI that does not increase tinnitus?, posted by Franz on January 15, 2012, at 19:53:15
I have the same problems. Most meds do that to me. The few that I have found that actually make it quieter instead of louder include only three categories: Savella, Rhodiola, benzos, and some of the adaptogens (siberian ginseng, ashwaghanda, schizandra, rhodiola), nortriptyline.
All of the above will increase my tinnitus for a few days but then it gets quieter. Any other substances it gets louder and stays louder.
It's a tough problem. Some people say the psych meds are poison for the brain. I don't know if that is true or not. All of the ssris made my tinnitus worse, wellbutrin was really bad, antipsychotics do it too, remeron, so many.
Bottom line, I think you just have to experiment with different things to see what helps you feel better but keeps the tinnitus down at the same time. Easier said than done, I know.
Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2012, at 10:06:41
In reply to Re: Any SSRI that does not increase tinnitus?, posted by bleauberry on January 16, 2012, at 4:55:05
That's one problem haven't have on them wonder if they were responsible for loss of taste and smell though? Pillipa
Posted by Franz on January 16, 2012, at 12:39:18
In reply to Re: Any SSRI that does not increase tinnitus?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2012, at 10:06:41
> That's one problem haven't have on them wonder if they were responsible for loss of taste and smell though? Pillipa
I donīt know. I read loss of smell can be due to zinc deficiency but I am not sure.
Posted by Franz on January 16, 2012, at 12:47:25
In reply to Re: Any SSRI that does not increase tinnitus?, posted by bleauberry on January 16, 2012, at 4:55:05
Posted by creepy on January 19, 2012, at 15:20:03
In reply to Any SSRI that does not increase tinnitus?, posted by Franz on January 15, 2012, at 19:53:15
Ive never found one that -didnt- do it =(
seems that especially NRI drugs to it to me.
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