Posted by 49er on October 6, 2009, at 17:31:52
In reply to ZYPREXA HEARING PROBLEMS ! ! !, posted by Bob12 on October 6, 2009, at 12:23:44
> I am having similar problems- tinnitus, noise sensitivity, and occasionaly dizziness- and I take 17.5 mg of Zyprexa.
> I have been taking Zyprexa for 8 years, but the tinnitus has only occurred during the past year.
> What should I do? Should I try to stop taking the Zyprexa and only stay on the 2 mg of valium which I take as well?
> I tried reducing the Zyprexa dosage in 2002 and it was a disaster. But does this mean I have to stay on Zyprexa for life? Considering the tinnitus, noise sensitivity, and dizziness, is the Zyprexa really worth it? I am also suffering from daytime drowsiness, OCD, anxiety, and sleeping problems. I would love to be off the Zyprexa, but it is a risk since when I reduced the dosage in 2002-2003, my paranioa returned.
> Any advice would be appreciated.
> I plan on discussing this with my doctor as well as an ear specialist in the near future.
> BobBob,
I am so sorry you are having those problems.
My guess is you tapered the Zyprexa too fast which caused rebound paranoia . For antidepressants, they should be tapered at 10% of current dose every 3 to 6 weeks.
With an antipsychotic, you may need to go more slowly.
Tapering slowly does not guarantee you will be symptom free. But doing so greatly increases your chances.
Personally, I wouldn't stay on the Zyprexa if I was getting dizzy and my balance was effected. But that is just me.
By the way, I tapered the Remeron slowly and doing so didn't make my hearing loss worse. I think it improved as a matter of fact.
49er
PS - I was trying to find some sites that I thought might be helpful but my internet connection is sporadic.
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