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  1. N

    Xanax Quiets My Tinnitus — Are There Any Other Similar Drugs Without Psychoactive Effects?

    Yes but it's variable with each patient. Clonazepam Gabapentin Cyclobenzaprine Retigabine Nortriptyline Amitriptyline Acamprosate Oxazepam
  2. kingsfan

    Doctors Saved Me from Crippling Tinnitus: Oxcarbazepine, Clonazepam and Olanzapine

    I'm assuming they tried each alone with the statement, "The weird part is the Clonazepam and Olanzapine have to be taken at the same time. If I remove one, the tinnitus comes back." And I believe this because benzos don't seem to affect my tinnitus at all. Wish I had had my Gabapentin and...
  3. T

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    Yes, still on 1.5 mg Clonazepam/day.
  4. Curadh

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    That's interesting. A multi-pronged attack on it, but yet no permanent changes? Or are there any success stories? I am not sure what caused mine; I was given a few treatments all at once by a dodgy old medical doctor who specialized in "naturopathy." I feel it was a combination of far too many...
  5. N

    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    ...My GP prescribed, reluctantly, 300 mg/d in 100 mg doses. Neither ENT at Chesterfield, Derby or Nottingham would prescribe Gabapentin or Clonazepam, so it's interesting that an ENT in the same country at a well known centre is willing to. What dosage of Gabapentin has he prescribed for you...
  6. SergioN

    Could a Cracking Finger Next to Ear (1-2 cm) Have Caused Damage? Currently on Clonazepam Withdrawal

    ...So I got afraid instantly, and tried to think if that noise was loud enough to hurt my fragile ears. I want to specify that I'm on a Clonazepam withdrawal... And my tinnitus is worsening every week: I took 0.5mg Clonazepam for 3 months and I'm following a tapering plan for another 3 months...
  7. Cmspgran

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...reactive Morse code beeps over white noise sounds, too @Nick47. It's a total nightmare, isn’t it? Have you found anything else medication-wise that helps? It saddens me to say this, but Clonazepam is definitely losing its effectiveness for me, and I take it three times a week max, usually twice.
  8. Cmspgran

    I’ve given the Gabapentin another go and it’s making me really tired. I hate work and want to...

    I’ve given the Gabapentin another go and it’s making me really tired. I hate work and want to retire to the countryside and live with pets and green spaces. Only clonazepam really helps and I limit myself to the weekends so the working week is worse than weekends .
  9. G

    After Stopping Clonazepam, Where Was Your Tinnitus Loudness Level?

    ...a few days it was horribly loud the majority of the time. Probably like 8/10 on a 1 to 10 scale. After going to a psychiatrist he gave me Clonazepam which has quieted the tinnitus completely at times, lowered it in general to when it is occurring to a level of about 2-3/10 and made my...
  10. A

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    Is Deanxit helping you? Do you take it as a one-off, and how long does it help you get rid of symptoms? Thanks!
  11. N

    Hi @xLuchiaaa there are a couple of medications (if necessary) that help some. You could discuss...

    Hi @xLuchiaaa there are a couple of medications (if necessary) that help some. You could discuss Clonazepam, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine, Nortriptyline & Oxcarbazepine. CBT on top + magnesium glycinate for muscle relaxant properties
  12. Ben Winders

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    It's been a little while but pretty sure I dropped the Clonazepam early on and only took Deanxit, but I'm not certain anymore.
  13. Cmspgran

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...I've read on benzodiazepine use and the reality of the severe symptoms people face, weighed against the benefits that medications like Clonazepam can provide. For many, the choice comes down to being unable to function or go to work, which was certainly the case for me. I realize that at some...
  14. _Shoto_

    Hi @RunningMan. Thanks for the comment but don't worry. I use clonazepam only once every 30-60...

    Hi @RunningMan. Thanks for the comment but don't worry. I use clonazepam only once every 30-60 days, but at bigger dose. I want to keep tolerance as low as possible, but enjoy my T/H-free day as much as possible. Low doses do nothing and big ones upping tolerance very fast, so I would like to...
  15. DutchGuyMike

    Doing WAY better thanks to Clonazepam, it softens my tinnitus/reduces my anxiety. I recommend it...

    Doing WAY better thanks to Clonazepam, it softens my tinnitus/reduces my anxiety. I recommend it to those that need some relief sometimes.
  16. DutchGuyMike

    Doing WAY better thanks to Clonazepam, it softens my tinnitus and reduces my anxiety.I recommend...

    Doing WAY better thanks to Clonazepam, it softens my tinnitus and reduces my anxiety.I recommend it to those that need some help sometimes.
  17. V

    Doctors Saved Me from Crippling Tinnitus: Oxcarbazepine, Clonazepam and Olanzapine

    Why do you think the Clonazepam and Olanzapine are responsible for bringing the noise down?
  18. Cmspgran

    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    ...cochlear issue, from describing my symptoms to him. He wants to put me on Gabapentin for 6 months as I’d explain even just 0.5 mg of Clonazepam basically shuts the reactivity down. He didn’t have an issue with a low dose of Clonazepam either, stating he understands my concerns, but reminded...
  19. RunningMan

    Unlikely Ativan. I only took 3 low dose 0.5mg over 2 weeks. Half potency and much shorter half...

    Unlikely Ativan. I only took 3 low dose 0.5mg over 2 weeks. Half potency and much shorter half life compared to Clonazepam. I don't know if it helped with softening it to a hiss when I took it yesterday, either, because it cycles between those sounds regularly. The hiss continues today which...
  20. N

    Intermittent Tinnitus and Taking Clonazepam to Prevent a Loud Tinnitus Day?

    Benzos can sometimes cause tinnitus if abruptly stopped. Two benzos (Alprazolam & Clonazepam) reduce tinnitus in most people, but not all. The rest do nothing. Gabapentin can reduce tinnitus in 20-30% of patients, with most responders having acoustic trauma-precipitated tinnitus.
  21. Cmspgran

    Where are you up to? Had to succumb on Friday and take a .5 clonazepam for some relief. Saturday...

    Where are you up to? Had to succumb on Friday and take a .5 clonazepam for some relief. Saturday wasn’t so bad - not sure if it’s hangover from Fridays pill. Today (Sunday) has been awful, left ear ringing buzzing like the clappers, had to lay down and take a half a clonazepam to see if I can...
  22. N

    Tinnitus from Sensorineural Hearing Loss Has Become Very Reactive

    Hi @andrew israel. You have almost identical timeframe and story as mine. It could be withdrawal from Clonazepam. What dose did you taper from and how long did you taper?
  23. Juliane

    Here is one...

    Here is one: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/from-klonopin-clonazepam-induced-horrors-of-tinnitus-and-hyperacusis-to-approaching-a-better-state.52725/#post-696488
  24. streifzug

    My T started 12th of Dec 2019 and only ever got worse. In Dec '22 after a dental procedure it's...

    My T started 12th of Dec 2019 and only ever got worse. In Dec '22 after a dental procedure it's gotten so bad that I caved in and started taking clonazepam daily... I hope that once I tapered it off my T will heal some, but given my luck I highly doubt it :/ Stable T would be nice though!
  25. Cmspgran

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...as it’s just another GABA-modulating drug I’d risk becoming dependent on. Twice a week before bed is probably my limit. You can imagine the response if I went back to my GP, requesting to stay on Clonazepam indefinitely and, oh, by the way, asking to add a 300mg dose of Pregabalin to the mix...
  26. Furetto

    From Tinnitus Success Story to Square One After Playing Drums

    ...the evening and go to sleep, only to start over again the next day. The slight improvement I noticed in month 3 turned out to be due to Clonazepam, which is known to lower tinnitus. However, I stopped taking it because it completely killed my libido (which is still low, though not entirely...
  27. N

    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    I use this combo once a week or so for 1-2 days. It seems to work better and last longer when Gabapentin and Clonazepam are taken together at the same time.
  28. Brian P

    Worse Tinnitus After Klonopin (Clonazepam) Taper

    I was on Klonopin for 1 month at 1 mg a day, then 2 weeks at 2 mg before starting a taper of .25 mg a week. I was on it only 6 weeks total before starting to taper. Tapering went OK until I got to .25 mg and my ears started to ring with a louder electrical tone. Got to .125 mg and ears went...
  29. N

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    No worries, I've read all your posts regarding your experiences :-) It was Clonazepam.
  30. N

    Commercial Lidocaine Patch as a Treatment for Ear-ringing

    ...evidence of effectiveness. There are only a few treatments with substantial evidence or numerous case reports, such as Cochlear Implants, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Cyclobenzaprine, Carbamazepine (for those who respond to 50% lidocaine), Nortriptyline, Acamprosate, and CBT. That's about it...
  31. RunningMan

    Well, there's some people on here that take a pretty small dose most days or just part of the...

    ...here that take a pretty small dose most days or just part of the time. I take Lorazepam myself but limit my usage to every third day so far, even when my anxiety is bad. I don't know if my Dr. would even ok going to Clonazepam which is more potent and has a much longer half life than Lorazepam.
  32. N

    Commercial Lidocaine Patch as a Treatment for Ear-ringing

    ...5% patches at once. If this proves effective, it will bring enormous relief and offer a better way to cope than relying on daily Clonazepam or experimenting with more challenging options like Trobalt. Maybe, over time, this will help stabilize these hyperactive nerves...
  33. BlueMoon86

    Sudden Hearing Loss Gave Me Tinnitus and Took My Life Away

    I reduced the Mirtazapine back down to 15 mg, but it's not working now. The tinnitus blares and fills my whole head (I need 60+ dB level sound to even match it now when sound therapy in the 40s dB was enough before), and sleep just doesn't come unless I drink alcohol or take Clonazepam.
  34. RunningMan

    1.5 mg of Clonazepam would be equivalent potency to at least 6 of my Lorazepam 0.5 mg tablets...

    1.5 mg of Clonazepam would be equivalent potency to at least 6 of my Lorazepam 0.5 mg tablets! That's a pretty big dose. Be extremely careful. I won't even take one of my Lorazepam with short half life more than once every three days due to tolerance and dependency issues that build quickly...
  35. N

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    I take Deanxit for a couple of days, with Clonazepam and Gabapentin. I don't take it on its own. I use this cocktail on a low-maintenance dose, so if I'm struggling, I take the medications for a couple of days and then stop. I do this a few times a month.
  36. Tweaker

    Clonazepam: To Take or Not to Take, That Is the Question.

    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I had read that Clonazepam can reduce tinnitus sounds and GP prescribed for me. I took 0.25mg the other day and for about 3 days my tinnitus seemed really good. Wake up on the fourth day and it is back with a vengeance. The question is whether I should take it...
  37. SamRosemary

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...at a time at first, and now it’s down to seven. I only call for a refill about once every 3-4 months now, and every single time, he tries to give me a lecture. I tried to ask about Clonazepam, and he dismissed me with, ‘It’s the same as Lorazepam; they all work the same.’ I would love to...
  38. N

    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    Good to hear from you, @linearb. Did the reduction in Gabapentin and Clonazepam affect your sleep or general anxiety? It looks like you're planning on tapering right down in anticipation of Auricle in 12-24 months' time.
  39. N

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    @Cmspgran, I’m thinking of following suit. My concern is that if I take it at night, I might start to feel agitated by the afternoon. Since I tend to suffer more during the day, it seems like a better option to take it then. Could @linearb chime in and explain why they decided to take it during...
  40. iliya

    Working Tinnitus Treatment for Me (Sulpride, Clozapine, Clonazepam, Paroxetine, Amitriptylin)

    ...and they gave me daily therapy that was so much better than everything I tried before.. Sulpride caps 50 mg 3x2 / Clozapine 25 mg 3x1 / Clonazepam 2 mg 2x1 / Paroxetine 20mg 1+1/2+1/2 / Amitriptylin 25 mg 2x1. Now, I can peacefully sleep, eat and enjoy my life l do not take Xanax at all and...
  41. Cmspgran

    Commercial Lidocaine Patch as a Treatment for Ear-ringing

    At peak concentration, it is probably just as good, yes, but bear in mind this was the rigmarole of applying patches with tape for weeks compared to popping a pill and then two hours later getting relief. I’ve felt nauseous on and off recently. It could be related, but it might not be. Who...
  42. N

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Your situation is almost identical to mine. I also find Clonazepam lowers the tinnitus intensity and volume, although it can take 24 hours to work. I take it once or twice a week.
  43. A

    Does Deanxit (Flupentixol/Melitracen) Help Tinnitus? Share Your Experiences

    ...you still take Deanxit from time to time? I was prescribed it by Dr. De Ridder but I am scared of the tardive dyskinesia side effect as it is irreversible. Were you also taking Clonazepam every day when taking Deanxit? I also have Flunazirine with Catapressan but am unsure if that is any...
  44. Cmspgran

    Anyways I’m sorry to hear that, have you got to go in every day? I’m in maximum once a week...

    Anyways I’m sorry to hear that, have you got to go in every day? I’m in maximum once a week sometimes less, the way I’ve been handling it is taking clonazepam on the days I’m in, would never want to recommend medication to anyone but it’s truthfully what’s kept me going!
  45. Bart

    Clonazepam/Xanax for 1.5 Weeks — Is It Safe to Stop Taking It 'Cold Turkey'?

    I have been taking just a very small dose of 0.5 mg Clonazepam or Xanax before sleep for just over a week now, my doctor said at this low dosages I can take it up to one month without the need to taper down afterwards. Is it safe to stop taking it after 1.5 week 'cold turkey'?
  46. 3ri0w

    Klonopin (Clonazepam) Forever?

    If I find a doctor who will prescribe me and won't ever taper me off against my will, then at what point will I run to problems? Will it always work if I just up the dose? What to expect other than some amnesia?
  47. Michael Leigh

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    My tinnitus got worse in 2008. In 2010 I was prescribed Clonazepam. My ENT advised me to take 2x 0.5 mg tablets everyday for one week, then reduce the dose to every other day the second week. Afterwards, I have only taken Clonazepam when my tinnitus is severe - usually for just a day. I have...
  48. M

    Tinnitus from Using Headphones at the Gym: What Can I Do for Some Relief?

    ...good I think. Have not yet mustered up the courage to return to the gym though. Just got prescribed Gabapentin 300 mg x 2 per day and Clonazepam 0.5 mg before sleep by another ENT. Questions: - I don't want to use the Clonazepam everyday like prescribed as I am scared of addiction to...
  49. N

    Tinnitus After Concert: Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injections for Ringing and Amitriptyline for Better Sleep?

    ...Products like Lipoflavonoid, Cortexi, or other promoted supplements will not provide any benefit and, in rare cases, could cause harm. Clonazepam or Gabapentin may help some people and have some supporting evidence, but they are not effective for everyone. Hyperbaric oxygen, LLLT, and...
  50. gameover

    Flupirtine — Another Potassium Channel Opener

    Loudness hyperacusis?
  51. object16

    meds like mirtazapine, clonazepam, Seroquel can help with sleep issues, I find that if I manage...

    meds like mirtazapine, clonazepam, Seroquel can help with sleep issues, I find that if I manage to sleep, my brain does a bit of recovery and recuperation. Meds are Band-Aid, I know, but can help cope and promote sleep.
  52. N

    Commercial Lidocaine Patch as a Treatment for Ear-ringing

    Could you do two weeks on Lidocaine patches and Gabapentin, followed by a one-week break with Clonazepam and Gabapentin, then repeat the cycle? Currently, I'm on 60 mg of Prednisolone and took 900 mg of Gabapentin last night, along with wearing a Lidocaine patch. I woke up with the lowest...
  53. N

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    I understand. Can you take a low dose of Diazepam + Gabapentin on the off days? Or even Pregabalin? How often are you taking Clonazepam and what dose? Was it you who had the meeting with Dr. Bance, who suggested Carbamazepine if the Gabapentin does not work? I've been close to your thoughts...
  54. Michael Leigh

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Clonazepam can be very effective at lowering tinnitus for some people but it should not be used regularly, as dependency is likely to set in which can cause problems. Providing Clonazepam is used with caution, I see nothing wrong with it if a person finds it helps their tinnitus. The only...
  55. _Shoto_

    So, I took another 0.25 and still nothing. Unfortunately, I think I'm not one of those 80% of...

    So, I took another 0.25 and still nothing. Unfortunately, I think I'm not one of those 80% of people who find Clonazepam to be very good for their anxiety and tinnitus symptom relief. Still anxious and still tinnitus is screaming in both of my ears. It's like placebo pill. I was expecting more...
  56. N

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    How much of that did you attribute to Gabapentin? Do you think the addition of Gabapentin makes the Clonazepam more sustainable? It seems those that reach tolerance quicker are on Clonazepam only as opposed to Gabapentin + Clonazepam.
  57. R

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Hi, you say that Clonazepam lowers your tinnitus down. What is your baseline tinnitus like? 24/7 loud?
  58. N

    Commercial Lidocaine Patch as a Treatment for Ear-ringing

    ...the third month. In the studies, they used 5% Lidocaine patches. If you decide to try them again, I suggest wearing them for 16 hours rather than 24. If they work, you can start tapering off Clonazepam once you feel the effects. After that, take a break from using them. I bought them on iHerb.
  59. AfroSnowman

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    I don’t use these medications frequently (less than once a week), and I find them of limited value, but I’ve tried both Clonazepam and Alprazolam over the years when I’m truly miserable. Maybe they reduce the suffering by 5% or 10%, which is well within the placebo effect range, and sometimes...
  60. N

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    That Pregabalin dose is quite high. It's equivalent to about 1200 mg of Gabapentin.