Recent content by andronici

Are you still around? Really hope you are doing better.

I'm sorry you haven't found anything that works yet :( It sounds like you are also dealing with multiple other health factors (migraines, being neurodivergent) which complicates things. I also totally understand the hesitancy to try things in case they worsen tinnitus. But there are doctors that...

What therapies and medications have you tried?

I agree with your psychiatrist -- personally I would be VERY wary of antipsychotics. Definitely not a first-line treatment. Even low dose can cause unwanted side effects like weight gain. Longer term use or higher doses can cause potentially permanent extrapyramidal symptoms. Lamictal and...

Does anyone know what antidepressants are most or least likely to worsen tinnitus? I know tinnitus is a potential risk for all of them, but it seems that some are riskier than others. For example, I've been told by a doctor that Wellbutrin and Pristiq are particularly associated with...

How are you doing? Are you still taking mirtazapine? Keep us posted if you can.

My nerve pain, ear pressure and burning ear pain are pretty much gone. I still have clicking / popping, but not as much. My nervous system is still highly sensitive and I still have tinnitus and hyperacusis. I think my hyperacusis and tinnitus are gradually getting a little better, but it can be...

Hi @TLion, I just wanted to say with regards to Surviving Antidepressants -- take what they say with a grain of salt. The community is geared towards tapering off meds and they tend to be very dogmatic and anti-drug. I think they can be insightful about certain situations, but not so much about...

My heart goes out to you -- I'm in a similar SSRI-induced mess with no easy answers. Have you tried making an account at Surviving Antidepressants? I don't agree with everything they say, but it could be good to get their opinion.

Maybe Vanderbilt?

If I were you, I would create an account at Surviving Antidepressants and ask for advice there. It looks like they are open for new registrations again on January 27th. I wouldn't make any sudden changes with your Paroxetine dosage. If you ultimately decide to taper again, it would probably be...

I'm glad you had no issues -- benzo withdrawal can be a nightmare from what I've read. Yeah, reinstating psychiatric medication can cause massive issues. I had a horrible adverse reaction from trying to reinstate Fluoxetine, which is how I wound up getting tinnitus, hyperacusis, ear pain, plus...

What benzo were you taking / what dosage / for how long? It made your existing tinnitus become reactive?