Mixing Meds (Tizanidine & Klonopin)

[jeannie]

I just tried today mixing a very low dose of tizanidine and klonopin. Tinnitus now 1-2 (on a scale of 1 to 10).

Has anyone taken tizanidine?? My tinnitus wasn't screaming when I woke up anyways which could be why it's so low... tomorrow will probably be screaming... but today is nice...

 

[glynis]

Hi Jeannie,
Great to hear you have had a lovely day.
Please be careful mixing meds with out your doctor's advice ....lots of love glynis

 

[Michael Leigh]

I just tried today mixing a very low dose of tizanidine and klonopin. Tinnitus now 1-2 (on a scale of 1 to 10).

Hi Jeannie,
My tinnitus was caused by loud noise. My tinnitus is variable from silent to very severe and I have habituated. I take clonazapam (klonopin) only if my T is very intrusive and it lasts for more than 2 to 3 days. Because clonazapam/klonopin is addictive I try not to take it regularly. Another reason being, the body will quickly habituate to the 2x 0.5mg that I take and more of the med will be needed to get the same relief. Fortunately, I haven't had to increase the dosage and I've been taking it on and off for over a year.

Just be careful of mixing medications, as klonopin is quite a strong drug. If you aren't using white noise generators to help ease the tinnitus, why not consider giving them a try, as they can be very helpful - you'll need to be tested for suitability at ENT. At night using a sound machine by the bedside for sound enrichment can also be good.
All the best
Michael

PS: you might find these links helpful:
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/an-introduction-to-tinnitus.12100/
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/sound-machines-and-tinnitus.12072/

 

[jeannie]

hi . i have a masker by my bed and hearing aides with masking on them... i usually take xanax for anxiety and panic attacks but had somr klonipin that i thought i would use with the muscle relaxer...yes i realize its a very strong drug..thanks...

 

[joseph Ghass]

I wouldnt take any drugs. They will halt recovery.

 

[Michael Leigh]

Okay Jeannie, sounds like you have everything under control. It's good that you're using a sound machine at night.
Michael

 

[jeannie]

i changed it a bit and took half of my 0.5 xanax and half of muscle relaxer and now tinnitus is down to a 3... it was about a 7-8 when i woke up and until i took meds and i wait about half hour in between.. dont know if this is going to help all the time but i will take what relief i can get.. so mixing these things must have some kind of effect( some of the time anyhow)just have to be very careful.. and i know benzos are addictive but i need something to help me.