Posted by CincyJack on August 6, 2004, at 23:44:40
Haven't dropped in here for quite a while.
I've been on Effexor for almost three years. I found one of my early threads describing the onset of tinnitus BEFORE taking meds, as a result of an acute panic attack (and latent depression...).
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011123/msgs/85248.html
After having the Effexor bumped once about a year ago, the tinnitus is again here full-time and another bump this week does not seem to be helping. Previously, adjusting the dose really quieted the tinnitus.
So now I'm wondering if Effexor has lost its punch? Noting that people suffer tinnitus from Effexor withdrawal only complicates the issue.
I am pleased to note that since I first posted about "brain tinnitus" that does not seem to result from damage or medication, others have posted similar experiences. The PubMed abstracts mention some instances of tinnitus being co-morbid with other pathological mental states. The ear doc I saw didn't seem to have a clue...
Anyone have good luck with a med that QUIETS tinnitus? I am not digging this hissing sound in my head... Effexor has helped my depression but maybe it is burning out on me... I'll try 225 mg. for a while and see if the golden silence returns.
poster:CincyJack
thread:374940
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040805/msgs/374940.html