Best Non-Ototoxic Anxiety Meds?

[erik]

The problem with asking people here what is ototoxic or not is what has already happened. You will get a wide range of answers, some correct, some way off balance and the rest somewhere in between.

Here is a good list: http://nowhearthisclinic.com/cms2/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ototoxic_Brochure.pdf. Read the text under each category though, it gives important info about those class of drugs. Even though ototoxic, some may be temporary and some may be highly ototoxic.

Most of us have taken anti-depressants and/or anti anxiety meds after since we got T and for I don't recall many saying they got worse because of them. In most cases it helped.

 

[Brianna]

The problem with asking people here what is ototoxic or not is what has already happened. You will get a wide range of answers, some correct, some way off balance and the rest somewhere in between.

Here is a good list: http://nowhearthisclinic.com/cms2/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ototoxic_Brochure.pdf. Read the text under each category though, it gives important info about those class of drugs. Even though ototoxic, some may be temporary and some may be highly ototoxic.

Most of us have taken anti-depressants and/or anti anxiety meds after since we got T and for I don't recall many saying they got worse because of them. In most cases it helped.

Right, erik. I have a bird keep whispering in my ear to not get so bogged down in what I use or not. It's helpful. I don't get as darned obsessed with the brain that roared - it just frickin' happens and there's little I can do about it.

awbw8: I agree with you complete and it's an odd but true statement that you made, "I agree, something that calms to you down to sleep is probably better if you can manage it. I definitely got the feeling ambien just plain knocked me unconscious - I didn't really "sleep" or feel that rested. Still, that was better than nothing back when things were really, really bad." The ambien built up in me and I could feel it when I had too much in my system. When that happened too much, I had to reduce the amount I was taking. So, being pretty dead (we're both saying this) is better than being completely brain dead . Is that a lose-lose even though we both agree... yikes, what a world.

 

[ruben ruiz]

My problem when trying to control or taper is the anxiety is so high my stomach gets beat up- more anxiety.
Cant eat...I have tried to use as little as I can, but the need goes up.

 

[RichL]

@SusanGee , I have been taking CITALOPRAM ARROW now for three weeks and according to the list of side affects T is not one of them.

I suffer from slight depression and anxiety, Apparently this works by helping to restore the balance of serotonin in the brain.

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/a/arrow-citalopram.pdf

Hope this helps.

 

[ruben ruiz]

I really doubt that their is a non-ototoxic sleep med. Weed,THC is also ototoxic. I had a serious spike today. Its still their 5 hrs latter. Like I said before the FDA and the American Gov is shameful. 50,000.000 in need of meds and theres not much to choose from. Bless you all. Im taking Belsomra and they dont tell you if its ototoxic or not. Amazing they can release a med and not divulge its total side effect.

 

[CDNThailand]

Ask your doctor about this thread:

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/thread...uscle-relaxant-non-ototoxic-works-well.18805/

And let me know via PM please, I think Tolperisone seems like a good bet

 

[Florida John]

I've been taking Remeron for sleep for the past year and have had no side-effects aside from drowsiness. A month ago, I finally finished tapering off Clonazepam. I tapered off it for almost half a year before finally going off it. I've heard the horror stories of withdrawal and yet I feel totally fine now aside from the occasional T spike.

Still on Remeron? Is T still the same? ....Thanks

 

[Alex Senkowski]

Still on Remeron? Is T still the same? ....Thanks

No, I finally stopped taking Remeron a couple of months ago. I've gained too much weight and I simply don't need it for sleep anymore. Although I suspect that going off it has made my T act up. Hopefully it's only temporary.

 

[Florida John]

No, I finally stopped taking Remeron a couple of months ago. I've gained too much weight and I simply don't need it for sleep anymore. Although I suspect that going off it has made my T act up. Hopefully it's only temporary.

I hope so too,,,,hang in there! wish you the best!