Posted by JANNBEAU on March 6, 2002, at 11:00:48
In reply to Re: tinnitus, posted by Trisha on March 6, 2002, at 7:48:47
> I agree with you that there are many different things that can cause tinnitus. Although I know several people (including myself) that have experienced this as a direct side-effect to a med. I never experienced tinnitus until AFTER I started on the ssri's. It's been about 3 months since I stopped the meds. and I still experience it to some degree.
> Trisha
Hi, Trisha and those others who are asking about tinnitus. I have a bit of information that may be useful to some of you. Tinnitus is one of the MOST common side effects of ASPIRIN, as well as other over-the-counter or prescription medications including meds like Motrin. It is also listed as a side effect of Effexor. Tinnitus with vertigo OR dizziness may be associated with inner ear dysfunction. Tinnitus may also be idiopathic (no known cause). If you take these meds, try stopping the NSAIDs (which include aspirin) or switching to Tylenol. Many, many other meds also cause tinnitus. I've had it for years, well before I ever started any psychotropic meds. Taking aspirin or other NSAIDs increases it dramatically. Sometimes it drives me nuts-especially when the room is quiet. White noise at bedtime may make it easier to go to sleep. Use a small fan or a white noise generator (you can buy these from many places, including Sharper Image, Brookstone, etc). You can even turn you television onto a station that is off the air (if you can find one or if your tv doesn't drop the noise after a few seconds).Good luck to you.
Jannbeau
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