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...can't do this anymore, it's too hard. I'm going to see the doc today and ask for meds. I just know she will not know what to prescribe for the best. Prozac, or something else.... I don't know either. What is good for calming and treating depression? Without causing more t? Or is it a try and...

...around especially prescription only drugs.. Paxil is classified as an antidepressant along with other medications such as Zoloft and Prozac. These medications have been known to cause certain side-effects, such as headaches, suicidal thoughts, sexual dysfunction, and ringing in the ears...

...natural alternatives? Here is a site talking about some of these: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/herbs-supplements#overview1 I have use Prozac and Amitriptyline before when my T was new and I didn't notice any bad increase of my T. Each person can react differently to drugs though.

I must say @Penelope33 I don't think I would ever have had the courage to put up such an honest post. I suppose it could be related although you say that you were depressed and that's what my GP and ENT specialist think has caused my T. I have been put on Prozac and am nearly two weeks in.

I have a really low dose of Prozac, 10mg. On it for a week and I noticed my tinnitus was worse. I have hearing loss and wear hearing aids. I have been really depressed. I feel like I can’t continue the meds. Has any one noticed the tinnitus dissipates as you continue med over time?? Depression...

Thanks! I take fish oil pills, atorvastitin (though not anymore due to a recall), b12, and Fluoxitin (generic for Prozac). And yes - that is a very long time w/out follow up. Been to the Dr. many times, but never specifically for my tinnitus and it rarely comes up and if they do look in my...

...(Tricyclic Antidepressants), TeCAs (Tetracyclic Antidepressants), et cetera. Some brand names: Cymbalta, Lexapro, Effexor, Zoloft, Celexa, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Citalopram, Pristiq, Amitriptyline, Paxil, Sertraline, Remeron (Mirtazapine), Nortriptyline, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine... Speak your...

...it can scare a lot of new victims. I had gone through the utmost nightmare of it at first like you and didn't know if I could make it. I used Prozac, Ativan and sleeping pills trying to cope. Besides ultra high pitched tinnitus, I also had severe hyperacusis and every normal sound became...

I’ve had tinnitus for 26 years. I remember when it first started. It was horrendous. I was on Prozac for a year which really helped. I have over the years put the tinnitus to the back of my mind and have used earplugs and avoided loud environments. However, I had a total hysterectomy about five...

...MG a day, but I didn't take today, seems like everything is making my tinnitus go crazy. I don't know if it's I'm so scared something is going to make it worse and then the stress and worry jacks it up or what... so not taking it for now....may try again, I have prozac but afraid to take it too.

...my tinnitus onset. Trying to boost my COVID-19 immunity. Little did I know COVID-19 was the least of my troubles... I may get a hold of some later on. Currently I'm only taking Magnesium Oxide with Ashwagandha and Fish Oil. I cut all other supplements a couple weeks ago when I started the Prozac.

Do you have any noticeable hearing loss? If you have enough hearing, the upcoming neuromodulation devices may be enough to keep the tinnitus in check. For your earlier question, FX-322 does appear to be safer, in that it won't deplete the supporting cells, but that's why it's still in trials...

Oh, i am never not anxious :( hoping the prozac ive been given a week ago help.

...caused by excessive neurological activity in certain parts of the brain it could be that combined with depression it might have triggered it. Probably prozac or sedatives could help? Also stress reduction. You probably masturbated in order to get pleasure in a tough time - try to fid a...

...is a loud ringing that occasionally changes in tone and severity. Sometimes my hearing will go dimmer for several seconds or minutes. I am on Prozac, BuSpar, mirtazapine, and birth control. I've been on taz and birth control for a long time; the Prozac and BuSpar are new (and sorely needed...

...is depression that anyone can get regardless of serotonin levels due to something happening in life. That's what I have now. No amount of prozac with change that type of depression. In other words you can still be depressed regardless of how much prozac you take. Unfortunately, experimenting...

That's a 50% drop! I don't know the rules for prozac, but for benzos and gabapentinoids they never recommend to drop more than 10% at a time, perhaps 20% if you know you tolerate the reduction well EDIT I saw you say slowly, then it's ok

...up a lot. Could Wellbutrin exacerbate the tinnitus I have, even if it didn't cause it? If so is it safe to stop taking it? Are there other antidepressant alternatives? For reference, I also stopped taking Fluoxetine (Prozac) around January after taking it for around a year. Thanks for your...

...You need to be institutionalized. Have you tried that? There are anti-anxiety drugs (Xanax) that will help along with an anti-depression (Prozac), and Ambien to sleep. You need to be institutionalized now. You need help getting through this. It doesn't happen overnight. Seek help. Ask a...

Same situation for me, tinnitus plus something else. I talked to a friend who said being put on SSRI really helped her in like 2 weeks. I had never used an antidepressant before but just started Fluoxetine 2 days ago. I was told that the usual course is to take it ~10 months to hopefully...

I would say that a general SSRI is a good starting point. They are very safe and been around for a long time. Some doctors prescribe benzos alongside because the first few weeks could be rough. Try to avoid benzos if you can. With SSRIs, it can be 2-3 weeks where you actually feel worse. Try to...

Hi @gary I take beta blocker, ace inhibitor, lipitor, plavix, 81 mg aspirin That is for my heart. Then there are at times prozac, xanax, ambien. Nice cocktail:( i break it up morning and night. Yes I have a job. I am in the tech field.

It appears to: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31480244/ Trying to come off of it may make it worse if not done properly. It can also make psychiatric symptoms way worse than baseline if not done properly. Don't try to do this without a specialist if you do.

Prozac Nation, Elizabeth: If only my life could be more like the movies. I want an angel to swoop down to me like he does to Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life". I've always waited for that one moment of truth to set me free and change my life forever. but he won't come. it doesn't happen...

...might still be helped. There is no diagnostic test atm to say for sure, apart from OHC being reflected in current testing. I only ever used Prozac for severe separation anxiety and only after training and desensitizing therapy first. Some of these dogs were breaking their teeth and ripping...

...the cause (I got it switched back). I went to the doctor, she told me I had fluid in my ears and to take Sudafed. She also prescribed me Prozac for my anxiety. I came back a week and a half later, and the tinnitus was gone! I was super congested, so she gave me a nose spray. Beginning...

50 mg of Naltrexone is not much? Can you take it for how long? No side effects? I know it can cause liver problems.

I'm not a doctor and I don't have mental heath issues so my advice is only worth so much. I think you shd work with your doc to taper off the prozac asap. This forum is full of people whose tinnitus was induced or worsened by anti-depressants and they deeply regret it.

Same boat, different drugs my friend. Prozac seems to be helping me cope. And Lorazepam is only keeping me down for about 4 hours. I have backed off suicidal ideation thank God. But it seems like habituation is very elusive.

As much as CBT is a load of bollocks, I now wish that 20 years ago i had gone down the CBT route only instead of the Prozac route combined with a little CBT to treat my OCD. If I had, I may not be on a tinnitus forum now. Fast forward to today, I don't think CBT will do anything for me in my...

Thanks Glynis, My doc also prescribed me some Prozac after I stopped, I took half a tablet, 10mg for 2 days and stopped, I read that it can make your T worse, do you think this would have an effect? Really annoyed with myself, should have done some research and found out how addictive it is, I...

karen paxil unlike prozac, isnt listed as ototoxic karen. i have been on it for 11 years, tapering for 9... started at 20mgs now at 3.7mgs.. never noticed anything up until lansoprazole and valsartan.. 2.45am couldnt hear myself breathing in bed, ear drops have made things a lot worse.. stress...

...got louder. I get spikes, louder tinnitus. It drives me crazy but from my experience I ride it out. It usually takes 12-18 months to go in the 'background' again. I'm in a spike now. It is bad. I'm taking Prozac, Xanax, and Ambien for sleep. Hang in there. I hope it calms down soon. Ken

Get some facts about the tolerance issues instead of trying to predict them. You'd think people become tolerant to Prozac, but it doesn't work like that. You're kind of scaring yourself with future predictions and that is one of the CBT/anxiety "no-nos". You never know; also, they could help...

Yeah, I am taking magnesium and a couple of other anti-stress natural supplements, but they aren't working really. I also see a therapist as well, but I think its more of a chemical issue. I would be more willing to try the AD if there wasn't the risk of causing an increase in T, but i feel like...

...you conspicuously didn't respond to the persuasive testimonial by the woman who had a terrible exacerbation of her tinnitus from taking Prozac. Wouldn't you consider it part of your "job" to correct any false or misleading statements or assertions you make that you say are based on science?

...before I was fully awake enough to reason myself out of these attacks. In the first few months, I had to immediately reach for meds, Ativan, Prozac & what have u whenever my loud T woke me up. No amount of will power could stop this process, so much so that I was worrying my doom would be a...

I have loud tinnitus. I have had several relapses, currently having one now. I pray, I cry, I hope for a cure or treatment. I take Xanax, Prozac, sleeping meds. It takes months but I've always habituated. Meaning the sound doesn't go down but I'm okay with it. I won't kid you, during the...

I used Prozac first for 6 months, then switched to amitriptyline for a few more months. No harmful effect to my T in my case. I just talked to someone and she said amitriptyline had cured her neck pain. In my case, it helped my depression back then and also the cluster headache due to anxiety. I...

Hi,@Penelope33, I've never taken this drug myself, but I looked it up, and fluoxetine (Prozac) is listed as an ototoxic drug: http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/ototoxicupheaval.htm Could you go back to your doctor, and ask if there is another drug that could be taken in place of this...

I was given sertraline initially, but was worried as T is listed as a possible side effect, so I didn't take it. I once took Prozac in the past, long before I ever had T, and this made me anxious and restless, so I am concerned about taking any antidepressants as increased anxiety will make my...

Prozac Nation? Is the Party Over? (from 2004) https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2004/0906/119.html#c24f55649e81 The quotes below stood out for me: How I wish I had been more aware of all this way back then in 2004. "There are three stages in the life of a new mental health drug: euphoria, then...

I wish I had taken a sugar pill, anything but the real deal, I wouldn't be in the mess I am in either... safe benzo I was told, wtf. I always advocated for my patients but I failed on myself big time.

...this time I was told try Clonazepam, as you know that was my downfall, so medications have done nothing to help my tinnitus, they have only made it worse. I do not know what is the best thing for you to do, you could try again to come off the Prozac, but you would need to be closely monitored.

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is pretty safe. One of the oldest and most reliable SSRIs. Easy to stop cold turkey because of its huge half life, no withdrawal or addiction issues whatsoever. I took it for a while at the smallest dose (10mg per day), made no difference good or bad for my T or my mood...

Yeah, I take the other stuff too. Got a bum heart & a bunch of other stuff wrong too. T is at the very bottom of my list.

...habituation. What have you tried? CBT? TRT? MBCT? There are no scientific studies i'm aware of, but some clinical indication that SSRIs, like Prozac and Lexapro might help. Also some indication benzodiazepines like Ativan may have a chemical affect on tinnitus, or at least, help calm you down...

...'doctors' I mean Tinnitus people. A doctor with a degree would say 'maybe'. I've been taking Xanax for 19 years. .25mg AM .25mg PM. Also 40mg Prozac. My T never had an adverse affect to it(Xanax). It has helped me cope for many years. I am currently in a relapse. I had some deep teeth...

...and sensitive hearing. I had to leave my job and am living at home. The anxiety and depression is overwhelming me 24/7. My Dr. prescribed 20mg Prozac and I've resisted taking it. The side effects are one thing but the potential for ototixicity is another. Perhaps it's a bit of a stretch but...

Good point. I have only been taking them for 3 weeks. Hopefully it’s just an adjustment period.

Lane, really this was round 5. I had come off of Prozac four times before but had always gone back on due to becoming depressed again. Even so, I have never had an experience like the fifth time I tired to come off. I think it might have been the first time when the Prozac had actually totally...

Good read. Thank you. There is certainly lots of debate and thoughts on this and I don't want to hijack this thread.

An article last year analyzing brain slices in rats indicated that serotonin worsens the burst firing in the DCN, the likely source of the tinnitus signal. If you must continue to use the poisons that are antidepressants, I would advice using one that completely ignores serotonin and focuses...

Who takes Prozac and for how long and how many mg , and how does it make you feel all day , they gave me 20 mg to take in the morning and i am afraid to take it , I take lorazepam 0.5 mg 4 times a day not to bad but want off of them too , had open heart surgery on 5 / 5 / 2014 iam afraid of...

...down at night I here music that's not there! Seems to be triggered my box fan! Sometimes I here parts of the same song repetively! It was worse when on Prozac and adderal but I have not been on any medication in months now and still have this problem. Just wondering if anyone else has had this?

These kinds of accounts (below) of anti-depressants causing or spiking tinnitus seem to show up on an almost daily basis.

...help, I am going to just start trying all different psychiatric drugs. Given my desperation, and the fact that my tinnitus was caused by two psychiatric drugs, I can only hope that another drug can somehow calm the activity of the neural pathways. (Seroquel, Prozac, Abilify, who knows...)

I have failed myself big time, too. Hate myself for it and always will. I was looking at an FDA access data file of a report by Eli Lilly on prozac which says these were observed in clinical trials: "Special Senses — Frequent: ear pain, taste perversion, tinnitus;"...

When my T first arose I was very down, stressed and depressed. My doc prescribed me Prozac to deal with some of the emotional side effects and my mental state has improved over the past 2.5 weeks. However, the doc also gave a few me Xanax for acute anxiety attacks. The Xanax has worked wonders...