I have had tinnitus since November 2024. I first noticed ringing in my left ear on and off while I was taking Sertraline for three months. I did not taper off the medication because I wanted to stop due to harmful side effects. Three weeks after stopping, I developed tinnitus that is now constant, 24/7.
My general practitioner then offered me Mirtazapine 15 mg to help with sleep issues. They never mentioned that it could worsen tinnitus. Now I am trying to stop taking it because my tinnitus has recently changed and is keeping me awake. The tinnitus is causing anxiety and head pressure. I have not slept for four days. Mirtazapine no longer helps me, as its sedating effect has worn off.
My question is: Do you think Mirtazapine can make tinnitus worse?
My general practitioner then offered me Mirtazapine 15 mg to help with sleep issues. They never mentioned that it could worsen tinnitus. Now I am trying to stop taking it because my tinnitus has recently changed and is keeping me awake. The tinnitus is causing anxiety and head pressure. I have not slept for four days. Mirtazapine no longer helps me, as its sedating effect has worn off.
My question is: Do you think Mirtazapine can make tinnitus worse?
