Anti-depressant Side Effect Tinnitus Posted: 04-29-07 18:56pm
Hi, I developed hypoglycemia earlier this
year. Before I found out how to get some
relief from the anxiety and low moods by
changing my diet (removing refined sugars
like colas, white bread etc), I went on
Lofepramine which after 5 weeks really was
beginning to help. Unfortunately my ears
starting ringing and this became such a
problem that I asked my doctor to come off
the meds. I spent a week at half dose and
then stopped for a week. Then my doctor
suggested I try another antidepressant but
it didn't suit me either. I am trying st
John's Wort now.
My problem now really is that after 3
weeks after stopping the Lofepramine my
ears still ring and it is beginning to add
extra stress thinking that maybe its
permenant? It has improved a bit but its
still bothering me. Just want it to be
quiet again at night to sleep. my sleep
also seems disturbed too, I often wake
after a few hours feeling panicky, then
can't get back to sleep. .I tried looking
on the internet but didn't find any
evidence of permenant problems like this.
Maybe I missed something. Is it just a
case of giving it more time to leave my
system?
I feel upset because peace and quiet is so
important to me.
Wondering if any one knows about this?
Thank you for any advice, lots of love
Vicki x
The tinnitus could possibly be caused by
your medication. A lot of anti-anxiety
meds have long lasting side effects. Maybe
try to do a bit of google search on side
effects and see if it matches your
symptoms. Ask your doctor if there's
anything he/she can do anything about the
tinnitus.
Antidepressants themselves have lots of
side effects. If psychotropic meds are not
absolutely neccessary, ask your doctor for
any alternatives.
Tinnitus is actually a very common
condition. Perfectly healthy individuals
can experience this.
Depression itself can cause very physical
symptoms that's different for everyone. It
may also cause factitious evidence due to
the depression. I suggest you speak with
your doctor about all the physical
symptoms you are getting as well as
psychological symptoms.
Do you sometimes feel ungrounded or hear
or see things? This is not meant to be a
intimidating question. You can PM me if
you want to talk about this.
I hope you feel better soon.
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Vicki74
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Location: London,
Posted: 05-03-07 13:46pm
Hi thank you so much for replying. I had
an appointment with my doctor today that
was made awhile ago and she was certain
that the meds would not cause a permenant
problem and would wear off quickly. She
even said to go back on it if the St
John's Wort didn't work. I also googled it
as well and didn't really find any thing.
So I feel a little better, she also is now
investigating the tinnitus which helps.
plus she gave me a small amount of
sleeping tabs too when I really have
problems sleeping.
I am also now seeing an accupunturist
about the tinnitus and anxiety. Hoping
that might help.
Many thanks again for the advice, best
wishes Vicki x
