Lipoflavonoid for Tinnitus? Helps or Not?

[ashley]

In the very beginning when I got t , I took Flavanoid, it did not seem like it was helping but in the long run I believe it did help. Now after a year I had a spike after a very long flight and started taking flavonoid It helped greatly.

Cool! Thanks for the feedback! Glad to see it's providing relief.

 

[nogood]

I am on lipoflavonoids for few days now..will update if it helps or not..

 

[alifalijohn]

Hello, please let me know if it helps, I have two bottles, I took one and it did not seems to help, I guess I should still take it ..much appreciate your answer Take care!

 

[nogood]

Hello, please let me know if it helps, I have two bottles, I took one and it did not seems to help, I guess I should still take it ..much appreciate your answer Take care!

it will take a month or so to see any effects, I also take couple of other supplement like magnesium and serrepatase [this one cause for my heart and etd]. I can say its been very quite these days, but then again i am like surrounded by bunch of noisy pc and servers all day. For better part of my day i dont notice the t. some times it spikes to noticeable level and it does down on it own.

 

[SoulStation]

it will take a month or so to see any effects, I also take couple of other supplement like magnesium and serrepatase [this one cause for my heart and etd]. I can say its been very quite these days, but then again i am like surrounded by bunch of noisy pc and servers all day. For better part of my day i dont notice the t. some times it spikes to noticeable level and it does down on it own.

This used to work for me. Been taking it for years lol. Still take it out of fear of stopping.

 

[luckyman316]

Was talking to a buddy of mine and he mentioned he started to get his tinnitus 2 months ago, ironically right after a needle biopsy for his kidneys. He suspects that is the cause. Turns out he goes to the same ENT as me and the ENT reccommended Lipoflavanoids as it works in 50% of patients. He's been on it for 3 weeks now and said he's noticed the reduction but if it does not go away in 6 weeks time, they are going to discuss treatment options with him.

Has anyone tried this? I did try it for about 2 weeks and I'll be honest, it did nothing for me short of making me get an upset stomach. Thoughts?

 

[Leah]

Did some quick research, sounds like something to try.

 

[ashley]

My ENT and neurologist thinks it's all placebo effect. In my Audiology magazine subscriptions, we are always told to be weary of Lipos (and any drugs) because there is not a single drug FDA approved for the purpose of tinnitus. All Lipos are would be vitamins. but there are always some who find relief! Because of this I've always wanted to try, but I hear it's pricey pricey for what it is.

 

[Dr. Ancill]

Flavinoids do not work. There was some research to suggest that they might help I n the early stages but that had not been replicated. There is really no scientific reason why any supplement would work.

 

[rtwombly]

My personal experience, stayed on them for four bottles worth at the recommended dose, don't think it did anything. It's a long enough period that my symptoms didn't seem as bad at the end as they had at the beginning, but that likely would have happened anyway.

In my experience, the only thing that helps is ginkgo biloba, and that didn't help me with the sound, just the aural fullness.

 

[Mike Petros]

Does lipo-flavonoid work at all??????????

 

[LadyDi]

Just my experience: After three months, I saw no change. And there has been no legitimate scientific research showing it works. So I stopped. But hey, it can't hurt you. If you feel like it helps, give it a go.

I do take magnesium daily and NAC when I have spikes or unexpected noise exposure.

 

[Jay M]

ALA and NAC has softened my tones.

 

[MattK]

Does lipo-flavonoid work at all??????????

My ENT said that some of his patients swear by them, while others don't. He said that about 1/4 of his patients report took results. My audiologist on the other hand, said that only about 10% of her patients claim any type of benefit from them.

I tried them and they did not work for me. I really think it depends on what the cause of your tinnitus is. Perhaps there is something about lemon bioflavonoids that help certain types of tinnitus. But it seems that that is only the minority.

Regardless, "Lipoflavonoids" is a rip-off. All it is is a low-level B-complex, vitamin C and lemon bioflavonoids. You could create this concoction on your own for a fraction of the price. I'd recommend giving it a shot (with your own concoction so that it keeps the price down), as it can't hurt to try it. But don't get your hopes up.

 

[Jeff M.]

One word on lipoflavonoids........... BOGUS! Don't waste your time and $$$$ (wait, that's like 7 words, sorry!)

 

[nogood]

It does not work for me..

 

[Zimichael]

My brother has worked in the vitamin/supplements industry for 30 years. He has also had tinnitus for 45 years or so (but not reactive and has adapted fully, long a go). However, it sometimes bothers him and a recent visit to doc forwarded him to an ENT that told him to try "X Lipoflavinoid", as it would help...It did not.

However, my brother did some research on the ingredients of the stuff and zeroed in on the key "active ingredient", which was Eriodictyol Glycoside ...So he called a buddy, that called a buddy, that being "in house" sent him the pure stuff to try. So my brother (who can take anything) tried it for 6 weeks or so...Zero!

He sent it to me, but with my rebellious gut, (long story - water based parasitic infection 20 years ago) which hates nearly all "supplements", I got gut pain after one pill so did not follow up. End of story.

However, I doubt Lipo's do anything for other than maybe for "circulatory system" based T. ENT's could offer something a bit better (certainly if acute T) as suspect they are just hoping it will have a placebo effect. Or maybe they are just ignorant. (Don't want to debate that point!).

Best, Zimichael

 

[bodhisattva]

Has anyone tried Lipo-Flavonoid Pills?

http://www.lipoflavonoid.com/

Here are some Amazon reviews

http://www.amazon.com/DSE-Healthcare-Solutions-LipoFlavonoid-Strength/product-reviews/B000NP9QMK

 

[OddV]

Tried them for 2 weeks... Nothing

 

[jovionabedofrose]

I see and hear a lot of advertisements/commercials about Lipoflavonoids neither bad or good. Anyone have any information on this product? Thanks Gail

 

[OddV]

Tried them, didn't work.

 

[Crazybeanrider]

It raises your blood pressure, at least it did mine. My doctor was concerned about that so I didn't take any more.

I took the Lipo-Flavonoid for a month with no improvement whatsoever. My blood pressure within that time has been high. Stopped taking it 2 days ago and my blood pressure is going back down. So I have to say no on the lipflavonoid. I found it to be a big waste of money.

 

[Michael Hamond]

I am aware that most treatments for tinnitus have a small group of supporters and detractors. I am also ware many are scams. However, I read something the other day that made me think. Some mentioned how lipoflavonoids didn't work but he also mentioned that this condition varies from person to person, so what works for someone will not work for someone else. I'm starting to understand that this may be why there are so few ways to treat this. It's like the common cold. No two cases are alike. If someone were to ask me, I would say taking small gambles on products ($10-$30) might be worth it.

 

[Dennis MacDonald]

I have been doing 6 a day for over 60 days now and nada. Not even a little bit. I will continue to take them until the bottle runs dry which will be in 3 weeks. I am expecting nothing at this point and have save the receipts for this expensive vitamin. I expect to sending for a full refund.

 

[Cappie 75]

I took it for the full 60 days & did not work.

 

[jeannie]

i tried them and they didn't work for me either..

 

[Michael Hamond]

What makes me wonder about these treatments is how these companies manage to continue producing them when so many people say they don't work. I am going to try these in the coming weeks. I am not overly hopeful given the reactions on this thread, but this product continues to be produced. It must do something for someone. Otherwise, why would the company keep making and selling it? If everyone who tries it once decides it doesn't work, they wouldn't make it anymore. A real head scratcher.

 

[Michael2013]

What makes me wonder about these treatments is how these companies manage to continue producing them when so many people say they don't work. I am going to try these in the coming weeks. I am not overly hopeful given the reactions on this thread, but this product continues to be produced. It must do something for someone. Otherwise, why would the company keep making and selling it? If everyone who tries it once decides it doesn't work, they wouldn't make it anymore. A real head scratcher.

It doesn't need to be a product that works in order to keep producing them. Even YOU don't think they are likely to work, yet you are going to spend the money anyway. I think you answered your own question.

 

[bwspot]

I just went to see my functional medicine doctor and he recommended to give it a try. I do have cold hands and feet so he said i might benefit from it and possibly i might get some benefit with ringing. I am skeptical but i need to listen to someone before I become my own doctor which is sometimes too overwhelming.

 

[Dr. Nagler]

I just went to see my functional medicine doctor and he recommended to give it a try. I do have cold hands and feet so he said i might benefit from it and possibly i might get some benefit with ringing. I am skeptical but i need to listen to someone before I become my own doctor which is sometimes too overwhelming.

Lipoflavinoid is highly successful - for the stockholders in the companies that produce it, that is. But it doesn't to squat for tinnitus. And any clinician who suggests otherwise is deluding himself or herself. Or more likely giving you something to busy yourself with while tincture of time gets you better, as happens in many cases.

Dr. Stephen Nagler
(who doubts very much that you'll listen to me now, because up to this point you sure haven't!)

All the best, nonetheless ...