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I'm assuming they tried each alone with the statement, "The weird part is the Clonazepam and Olanzapine have to be taken at the same time. If I remove one, the tinnitus comes back." And I believe this because benzos don't seem to affect my tinnitus at all. Wish I had had my Gabapentin and...

...2013, and it was really, really bad—I was sure I was going to end it all. But now, 12 years later, nothing that drastic has happened. Plus, I’m 68, and my wife has a 100% survivor benefit on my pension. Sure, my family would prefer me to be alive, so I think I’m just going to stick with...

What dose Gabapentin are you taking? Do you have hyperacusis?

I had an appointment with Dr. De Ridder last summer. He prescribed: Clonazepam Aripiprazol Deanxit But back then my condition was not as bad as it is now.

Yes but it's variable with each patient. Clonazepam Gabapentin Cyclobenzaprine Retigabine Nortriptyline Amitriptyline Acamprosate Oxazepam

...a benzodiazepine. It's not without its own tolerance and possible side effects, though. Hopefully you can continue to get a benefit on that 0.25 mg Clonazepam dose while taking it every day. That's equal potency to my Lorazepam 0.50 mg dose, but I don't take it daily in trying to avoid...

I agree. Mirtazapine is unreal. 7.5 mg knocked me out when I went through my spike.

...My GP prescribed, reluctantly, 300 mg/d in 100 mg doses. Neither ENT at Chesterfield, Derby or Nottingham would prescribe Gabapentin or Clonazepam, so it's interesting that an ENT in the same country at a well known centre is willing to. What dosage of Gabapentin has he prescribed for you...

It's been a little while but pretty sure I dropped the Clonazepam early on and only took Deanxit, but I'm not certain anymore.

...it helps more than 10%. I can go from feeling high anxiety to low anxiety, and that dosage is half the potency of an equal size dose of Clonazepam and Alprazolam (Xanax). I tried other recommended supplements that didn't work. Neither did TCA or SSRI antidepressants. Placebo effect doesn't...

Thank you. I previously tried Nortriptyline, but it caused a significant spike in my tinnitus (at least, I believe that was the cause), so I didn't continue with it. I'm planning to speak to my GP tomorrow about getting some Gabapentin.

You have everything a person could wish for. Take Clonazepam for anxiety until the Susan Shore Device comes out in a couple of years, and live the rest of your life feeling blessed. You can do it!

That's interesting. A multi-pronged attack on it, but yet no permanent changes? Or are there any success stories? I am not sure what caused mine; I was given a few treatments all at once by a dodgy old medical doctor who specialized in "naturopathy." I feel it was a combination of far too many...

Why do you think the Clonazepam and Olanzapine are responsible for bringing the noise down?

Doing WAY better thanks to Clonazepam, it softens my tinnitus/reduces my anxiety. I recommend it to those that need some relief sometimes.

Doing WAY better thanks to Clonazepam, it softens my tinnitus and reduces my anxiety.I recommend it to those that need some help sometimes.

...on long term/daily use. I am here to tell you with absolute certainty that in my case, any time I take even a single 0.5 mg dose of clonazepam, my T will be worse a few days later, and this will continue for a few days before going back to baseline. I have had T for close to 5 years now and...

...reactive Morse code beeps over white noise sounds, too @Nick47. It's a total nightmare, isn’t it? Have you found anything else medication-wise that helps? It saddens me to say this, but Clonazepam is definitely losing its effectiveness for me, and I take it three times a week max, usually twice.

No worries, I've read all your posts regarding your experiences :-) It was Clonazepam.

...cochlear issue, from describing my symptoms to him. He wants to put me on Gabapentin for 6 months as I’d explain even just 0.5 mg of Clonazepam basically shuts the reactivity down. He didn’t have an issue with a low dose of Clonazepam either, stating he understands my concerns, but reminded...

...Gabapentin did not seem to work. Again, thank you for your reply. I am very sorry that you suffer from such severe tinnitus because of Clonazepam. I truly hope your tinnitus fades and that, at worst, you return to your pre-Clonazepam levels. That seems to be the case for many benzo induced...

...to know a physician from years before, when I lived in the same area 30 years earlier. He was an intern at that time. He prescribed Clonazepam for me, which I took for a few weeks before discontinuing because it started making me feel a bit loopy. Over time, my condition has progressively...

Hi @andrew israel. You have almost identical timeframe and story as mine. It could be withdrawal from Clonazepam. What dose did you taper from and how long did you taper?

Is Deanxit helping you? Do you take it as a one-off, and how long does it help you get rid of symptoms? Thanks!

I use this combo once a week or so for 1-2 days. It seems to work better and last longer when Gabapentin and Clonazepam are taken together at the same time.

Benzos can sometimes cause tinnitus if abruptly stopped. Two benzos (Alprazolam & Clonazepam) reduce tinnitus in most people, but not all. The rest do nothing. Gabapentin can reduce tinnitus in 20-30% of patients, with most responders having acoustic trauma-precipitated tinnitus.

How much of that did you attribute to Gabapentin? Do you think the addition of Gabapentin makes the Clonazepam more sustainable? It seems those that reach tolerance quicker are on Clonazepam only as opposed to Gabapentin + Clonazepam.

...but I know that is easier said than done. In my case, I woke up on October 7, 2023, with extreme dysacusis and moderate overall tinnitus. Clonazepam (0.5 mg per day) reduces the dysacusis by about 95 percent and makes life bearable. It is hard, but at least manageable. I understand what you...

My tinnitus got worse in 2008. In 2010 I was prescribed Clonazepam. My ENT advised me to take 2x 0.5 mg tablets everyday for one week, then reduce the dose to every other day the second week. Afterwards, I have only taken Clonazepam when my tinnitus is severe - usually for just a day. I have...

...I've read on benzodiazepine use and the reality of the severe symptoms people face, weighed against the benefits that medications like Clonazepam can provide. For many, the choice comes down to being unable to function or go to work, which was certainly the case for me. I realize that at some...

Clonazepam can be very effective at lowering tinnitus for some people but it should not be used regularly, as dependency is likely to set in which can cause problems. Providing Clonazepam is used with caution, I see nothing wrong with it if a person finds it helps their tinnitus. The only...

Hi, you say that Clonazepam lowers your tinnitus down. What is your baseline tinnitus like? 24/7 loud?

...good I think. Have not yet mustered up the courage to return to the gym though. Just got prescribed Gabapentin 300 mg x 2 per day and Clonazepam 0.5 mg before sleep by another ENT. Questions: - I don't want to use the Clonazepam everyday like prescribed as I am scared of addiction to...

I reduced the Mirtazapine back down to 15 mg, but it's not working now. The tinnitus blares and fills my whole head (I need 60+ dB level sound to even match it now when sound therapy in the 40s dB was enough before), and sleep just doesn't come unless I drink alcohol or take Clonazepam.

...at a time at first, and now it’s down to seven. I only call for a refill about once every 3-4 months now, and every single time, he tries to give me a lecture. I tried to ask about Clonazepam, and he dismissed me with, ‘It’s the same as Lorazepam; they all work the same.’ I would love to...

I take Deanxit for a couple of days, with Clonazepam and Gabapentin. I don't take it on its own. I use this cocktail on a low-maintenance dose, so if I'm struggling, I take the medications for a couple of days and then stop. I do this a few times a month.

...as it’s just another GABA-modulating drug I’d risk becoming dependent on. Twice a week before bed is probably my limit. You can imagine the response if I went back to my GP, requesting to stay on Clonazepam indefinitely and, oh, by the way, asking to add a 300mg dose of Pregabalin to the mix...

...the evening and go to sleep, only to start over again the next day. The slight improvement I noticed in month 3 turned out to be due to Clonazepam, which is known to lower tinnitus. However, I stopped taking it because it completely killed my libido (which is still low, though not entirely...

...you still take Deanxit from time to time? I was prescribed it by Dr. De Ridder but I am scared of the tardive dyskinesia side effect as it is irreversible. Were you also taking Clonazepam every day when taking Deanxit? I also have Flunazirine with Catapressan but am unsure if that is any...

...be that the Venlafaxine prevented the tinnitus from dropping back in volume as much as it could have done! Perhaps a short course of Clonazepam may be another option? I’ve noticed a few of you talking positively about this. I just don’t know, but would love to do anything I can do now to...

...previously mentioned scenarios which would likely result in a loss of hearing. What I have found is that by using one-off high doses of Clonazepam I am able to mitigate any increase in tinnitus that I would otherwise suffer from exposure to sounds that I would define as causing a mild...

Good to hear from you, @linearb. Did the reduction in Gabapentin and Clonazepam affect your sleep or general anxiety? It looks like you're planning on tapering right down in anticipation of Auricle in 12-24 months' time.

meds like mirtazapine, clonazepam, Seroquel can help with sleep issues, I find that if I manage to sleep, my brain does a bit of recovery and recuperation. Meds are Band-Aid, I know, but can help cope and promote sleep.

Your situation is almost identical to mine. I also find Clonazepam lowers the tinnitus intensity and volume, although it can take 24 hours to work. I take it once or twice a week.

...evidence of effectiveness. There are only a few treatments with substantial evidence or numerous case reports, such as Cochlear Implants, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Cyclobenzaprine, Carbamazepine (for those who respond to 50% lidocaine), Nortriptyline, Acamprosate, and CBT. That's about it...

...5% patches at once. If this proves effective, it will bring enormous relief and offer a better way to cope than relying on daily Clonazepam or experimenting with more challenging options like Trobalt. Maybe, over time, this will help stabilize these hyperactive nerves...