Tinnitus Talk Support Forum

I tried nortriptyline which is similar. Couldn't sleep. Switched to duloextine.

i tried nortriptyline before but only a low dose. stoppd cause it gave me massive dry mouth, maybe helped a little. want to try ARA-290 now

It knocked me out, and am unsure if it worsened my T a bit. If you try it, start v low e.g. 5mg and increase slowly. Dosage for neuropathy is 10-20mg in any event, so very low (cf. up to 150mg for depression, though some have taken up to 300mg).

Sorry @Uklawyer. Did you take nortriptyline or Amitriptyline? What the difference anyway?

@makeyourownluck I took Amitriptyline. Both are tricyclic antidepressants - mainly used for depression. Came out in late 1950s and were used before SSRIs. Because of side effects, are generally second choice after SSRIs. Also used at lower doses for nerve pain. Common side effects: dry mouth, increased appetite, urinary retention. Amitriptyline can make you tired too, so generally taken at night.

Nont sure of safety profile of Nortriptyline for tinnitus - others can tell you.

Is gabapentin or neurontin
an option for you?

I have never heard of neutontin. And only horror stories about gabapentin. Have you taken either?