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  1. Cmspgran

    Intermittent Tinnitus and Taking Clonazepam to Prevent a Loud Tinnitus Day?

    Are you still cycling between Clonazepam and Valium? Weren’t you doing 3 days of Clonazepam before switching. I’m still debating whether to just take it everyday as my situation hasn’t improved. I feel worse if anything.
  2. Cmspgran

    Intermittent Tinnitus and Taking Clonazepam to Prevent a Loud Tinnitus Day?

    I take between 0.5 mg and 0.75 mg of Clonazepam on Wednesdays and Saturdays, giving me two days of near normality. Two issues with this: my reactive tinnitus comes back with a vengeance the days after, and I also get rebound depression when off Clonazepam, where I'm seriously down in the dumps...
  3. HighleyTall

    Hi Bart, Hope you are OK. May I ask which ENT prescribed you clonazepam? Thank you.

    Hi Bart, Hope you are OK. May I ask which ENT prescribed you clonazepam? Thank you.
  4. A

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    Do you think there are risks in taking Deanxit alone without Clonazepam? I also got it prescribed by Dr. De Ridder but I am a bit scared about the drug given the number of countries that have decided not to market it. What do you think helps you the most between the two?
  5. E

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Eye floaters… Have you ever been tested for a Bartonella or Babesia infection? Do you have any other symptoms besides tinnitus?
  6. object16

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Clonazepam was a lifesaver for me. I had a massive spike in January 2015, just as I was starting an academic refresher course that was required for me to continue my career. I was in bad shape and out of town. Luckily, I knew someone from my training period, so I called them, and they gave me a...
  7. K

    How to Stay Positive with Severe Reactive Tinnitus?

    So, are you homebound? I’m trying to figure out if I have reactive tinnitus. I did a lot over the holidays, but nothing seemed to affect my tinnitus until about three nights ago. Now, I’m going through a pretty bad spike. I was playing some games on small Amazon speakers (which I had been using...
  8. Wouter De Blaere

    I Developed Noise-Induced Tinnitus After a Festival Despite Using Hearing Protection

    I take 0.5 mg of Rivotril (Clonazepam). I’ve tried going without it, but that doesn’t work for me. The tinnitus isn’t very loud, but I have mild dysacusis at certain frequencies, along with TTTS. However, after 14 months, I’m slowly habituating to it all. I live a normal life and protect my ears...
  9. slc

    Suicidal

    I cannot provide a full answer, but I was using 1.5 mg of clonazepam once daily at 9 PM before bed. Over time, I tapered down to zero. About two months after tapering to zero, my tinnitus worsened, likely going from moderate to severe, though it is hard to remember exactly. I then went back up...
  10. Mirador

    Struggling with clonazepam-induced tinnitus

    Struggling with clonazepam-induced tinnitus
  11. A

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    When having a bad tinnitus spike that lasts for days, is the best option to take Clonazepam twice a week to ensure it decreases?
  12. Blue Crab

    4 hrs 10 mins of sleep last night, while taking Ambien cr and clonazepam, which I still take...

    4 hrs 10 mins of sleep last night, while taking Ambien cr and clonazepam, which I still take nightly. Good exercise and ate hours b4 sleep
  13. vilebubbles

    Debilitating Tinnitus from Benzo (Clonazepam) Taper

    I already had moderate tinnitus and hyperacusis before taking benzodiazepines. Now, as I taper off, it’s getting unbearable. But staying on them isn’t working well either. I don’t know what to do.
  14. RunningMan

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...last five nights. Regarding Z-drugs, according to the equivalency chart, my typical max dose of 3 mg of Zolpidem is equal to 0.075 mg of Clonazepam, and I often take about half that much. Also, Zolpidem has a much shorter half-life, so your system is not under the influence nearly as long...
  15. Cmspgran

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...been really interested to see the difference in progress over the last year since obtaining reactive tinnitus/distortions had I not used Clonazepam. Sadly, I’ll never have an answer. I’ve resorted back to using 7.5 mg of Mirtazapine for sleep, and I’m going to do my best to try and stop...
  16. Blue Crab

    Just another update, the clonazepam has continued to make a huge difference both in tinnitus...

    Just another update, the clonazepam has continued to make a huge difference both in tinnitus sound and sleep received at night.
  17. object16

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Hi all, Clonazepam is basically a sedative, which is why I was told to take it in the evening. My job requires a very high degree of mental acuity, and as I get older, age takes its toll. Back in 1992, I was literally getting zero sleep. It was ridiculous—you can’t function without sleep. I...
  18. N

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    Yes. Mirtazapine 22.5 mg/day and Gabapentin ~600 mg/day. When my tinnitus is bad, I combine Clonazepam, Betahistine, and Deanxit - or Prochlorperazine.
  19. streifzug

    https://theentcc.com/ototoxic-drugs/ clonazepam and all other benzos are also ototoxic! be extra...

    https://theentcc.com/ototoxic-drugs/ clonazepam and all other benzos are also ototoxic! be extra careful!
  20. Cmspgran

    Hi @Nick47 given up on the patches for now, clonazepam keeping me functional. Have you returned...

    Hi @Nick47 given up on the patches for now, clonazepam keeping me functional. Have you returned to baseline from your bad spike? I’ve been back to the gym although had a bad cold that derailed it, back on the tennis court and been dating again, life has to find a way to continue, it’s not what I...
  21. object16

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    I’m currently on Clonazepam 0.5 mg, and my plan is to taper it slowly: first to 0.375 mg, then 0.25 mg, and finally to 0.125 mg. I hope to do this over about two weeks. Ten days ago, I had a spike and temporarily increased the dose to 2.0 mg, so getting back down to 0.5 mg feels like progress...
  22. BrysonKingMe

    Horrendous Tinnitus During Clonazepam Taper

    My tinnitus has gotten better since being completely off of Clonazepam, but updosing will likely only lead to more severe withdrawals when coming off, as you have noted through "kindling", which is a very real phenomenon. The longer you are on it, the longer it will take your body to heal. It is...
  23. object16

    no one has the laser drill, just ask for one second on one second off, get everything done...

    no one has the laser drill, just ask for one second on one second off, get everything done promptly to minimize. Intensity and time is critical. You might have to suppress the spike with clonazepam. so far so good, I get LOTS of dental work.
  24. ErikaS

    @Cmspgran it wouldn’t be every time, but even during my spike I would notice an hour after...

    ...taking it most days me saying “well at least it took the high frequency down some” which is honestly huge for me. I don’t find myself saying the same thing with the Clonazepam at this point. And I did not have this memory issue on the Ativan. If it doesn’t clear, I may ask to switch back to...
  25. sspencermo

    Intermittent Tinnitus and Taking Clonazepam to Prevent a Loud Tinnitus Day?

    ...in the titles. How is your tinnitus now? Has it changed in the intervening months? Thanks for your reply -- my doctor blithely suggested Clonazepam (with 4 refills!), but I don't think she's thinking about the possibility of developing tolerance, etc... The idea of making my tinnitus worse...
  26. Nes

    Sleep Architecture Disrupted in Tinnitus Sufferers

    ...is low, I still wake up, but on those nights, I don’t hear it and can fall back asleep quickly. For me, Melatonin and occasionally Clonazepam (0.25 mg every three or four days during bad periods) have been a godsend. I still wake up, but at least falling asleep is no longer an issue, and the...
  27. BrysonKingMe

    From Klonopin (Clonazepam) Induced Horrors of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis to Approaching a Better State

    ...and a treatment/cure. What Happened? I won't go into too much detail in my story, but the condensed version is I began taking Klonopin (Clonazepam) after a noise exposure/panic attack in January 2022, and I got this weird electrical noise in my head. I had had mild tinnitus since 2016 that...
  28. SergioN

    Could a Cracking Finger Next to Ear (1-2 cm) Have Caused Damage? Currently on Clonazepam Withdrawal

    ...So I got afraid instantly, and tried to think if that noise was loud enough to hurt my fragile ears. I want to specify that I'm on a Clonazepam withdrawal... And my tinnitus is worsening every week: I took 0.5mg Clonazepam for 3 months and I'm following a tapering plan for another 3 months...
  29. BB23

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    I guess Clonazepam is effective because it has another action on 5HT1, based on this paper. It also affects 5HT2A, which most of you should be aware of. By the way, I have read the entire thread. I don't like what I see, and I don't know what to do. In an ideal world, I would take Clonazepam...
  30. _Shoto_

    1.5mg of clonazepam + 5mg of thc and I wasn't thinking abt T for 2 days. My Hyperacusis also...

    1.5mg of clonazepam + 5mg of thc and I wasn't thinking abt T for 2 days. My Hyperacusis also went away for ~40 hours. Experimenting lol
  31. grate_biff

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Short term Clonazepam can help both tinnitus and hyperacusis tremendously. Long term it can/will fuck everything up. It's very hard to find middle way or a viable way. Be VERY careful.
  32. N

    Ativan (Lorazepam) Is Saving Me Right Now (It Makes My Tinnitus 80-90% Better), and Tapering It Scares Me

    @ChrisZ, It’s good to hear you’ve found some relief. GABA acts as a brake and can help disrupt the tinnitus signals. Medications like clonazepam, alprazolam, and oxazepam can also have this effect, though diazepam doesn’t seem to work as well. As you mentioned, there can be issues with these...
  33. Jammer

    I've used xanax before, but Klonopin (clonazepam) is considered to be less dangerous due to its...

    I've used xanax before, but Klonopin (clonazepam) is considered to be less dangerous due to its longer half-life and less addictive properties.
  34. G

    After Stopping Clonazepam, Where Was Your Tinnitus Loudness Level?

    ...a few days it was horribly loud the majority of the time. Probably like 8/10 on a 1 to 10 scale. After going to a psychiatrist he gave me Clonazepam which has quieted the tinnitus completely at times, lowered it in general to when it is occurring to a level of about 2-3/10 and made my...
  35. object16

    Tinnitus Worse After Tooth Drilling

    ...very drastic, but it’s 2:30 in the afternoon, and I’m still in bed. Before the dental work, I was actually starting to do alright. My Clonazepam was down to 0.25 mg, but now I’m at 2 mg, plus Lyrica 225 mg and Seroquel 125 mg—everything has been pushed up. I didn’t take Morphine last night...
  36. streifzug

    down to 2/3 of 0.5 clonazepam after 1 1/2 year everyday use. only small cuts (5% every 2 weeks...

    down to 2/3 of 0.5 clonazepam after 1 1/2 year everyday use. only small cuts (5% every 2 weeks max), but T seems to worsen every time. (1)
  37. Blue Crab

    I took clonazepam and I'm having a noticeable level of reduction in my noise. I don't want to...

    I took clonazepam and I'm having a noticeable level of reduction in my noise. I don't want to put a % on it, I'll just say its significant.
  38. Blue Crab

    I've been taking clonazepam since 5 April. At the .5 mg level before bed and at when I wake. At...

    I've been taking clonazepam since 5 April. At the .5 mg level before bed and at when I wake. At peak, I'd say it gives a 50% sound reduct.
  39. Michael Leigh

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    ...luck when you return to work @Cmspgran. I'd like to give you some advice and hope you don't mind. I realize that you want to stop taking Clonazepam, and I commend you for this. However, don't push yourself too hard. Returning to work can be stressful which could increase your tinnitus...
  40. Mirador

    Tinnitus, Benzodiazepines, and Coping After Noise Trauma: What Can I Do Now?

    Thanks, @Nocca. Before taking Clonazepam, my tinnitus was so mild that I would barely notice it for months at a time. I am hopeful that I will get back to that point sooner rather than later. Regarding your point about France, I am in Belgium, and I am quite shocked by how easily doctors...
  41. Tryn2BHopeful

    I keep wondering if its worth getting Clonazepam... just for some relief. I keep trying to avoid...

    I keep wondering if its worth getting Clonazepam... just for some relief. I keep trying to avoid given my cause and that of others. Tired...
  42. E

    Acamprosate (Campral)

    ...Campral for a week but developed a terrible rash on my chest and stomach, so I stopped taking it. After I discontinued the medication, the rash went away. It has now been about three months. I was advised to try Klonopin (Clonazepam) to see if it affects my tinnitus, but I am hesitant to do so.
  43. A

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    Can Clonazepam help hyperacusis? Or just tinnitus.
  44. N

    Commercial Lidocaine Patch as a Treatment for Ear-ringing

    Were the Lidocaine patches more effective than Clonazepam? I think the hearing fluctuations are due to conductance. This is similar to Carbamazepine. Did you get any other side effects?
  45. _Shoto_

    4 mg of clonazepam and I feel no change in tinnitus loudness/perception. I won't go higher. I...

    4 mg of clonazepam and I feel no change in tinnitus loudness/perception. I won't go higher. I had so much hope in benzos when I got them...
  46. _Shoto_

    I forgot to write here that Clonazepam "cured" all my symptoms of moderate hyperacusis for 48...

    I forgot to write here that Clonazepam "cured" all my symptoms of moderate hyperacusis for 48 hours. Not sure about T loudness though...
  47. Michael Leigh

    Tinnitus, As I See It

    ...I have a rare and severe form of noise-induced tinnitus, which is not often seen in other tinnitus patients. This is why I was prescribed Clonazepam in 2011. Please refer to my thread: My Experience with Tinnitus. I’ve been taking Clonazepam more frequently since my tinnitus worsened in...
  48. sspencermo

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    This has been my experience, too. Clonazepam supposedly lowers the loudness of tinnitus for most people -- I guess you and I are among the unlucky few it doesn't work for. Do you find Alprazolam lowers tinnitus loudness?
  49. Tweaker

    Clonazepam: To Take or Not to Take, That Is the Question.

    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I had read that Clonazepam can reduce tinnitus sounds and GP prescribed for me. I took 0.25mg the other day and for about 3 days my tinnitus seemed really good. Wake up on the fourth day and it is back with a vengeance. The question is whether I should take it...
  50. SharonBell

    Does anyone take clonazepam? I’ve seen a lot of people with tinnitus take it.

    Does anyone take clonazepam? I’ve seen a lot of people with tinnitus take it.
  51. Kam75

    Am I the Unluckiest Person on Earth When It Comes to Tinnitus? My 6-Year Tinnitus Nightmare: How One Festival Changed My Life

    Hi @trevl, it seems there are no drugs on the market that have the potential to reduce tinnitus volume, except Clonazepam, if I am not mistaken. I was prescribed this drug a long time ago, but I do not take it. It does not have a good reputation. Currently, I am taking Mirtazapine (between 15...
  52. slc

    Abraham Shulman Tinnitus Protocol (Clonazepam Plus Gabapentin)

    I used Clonazepam, at a dose of 1.5 mg taken 1 hour before bed, for several years while concurrently doing acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, hypnosis, Ayurvedic herbs, and TRT with maskers. My catastrophic hyperacusis took over a year to diminish. The catastrophic tinnitus took several years to...
  53. Wouter De Blaere

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    For me, it is the same. Taking 0.5 mg of Clonazepam seems to help by reducing the hyperactive neurons in the auditory cortex. However, it makes me feel extremely tired, almost like a zombie. I have been trying 0.25 mg for almost four weeks now, but the hyperactivity has come back strongly...
  54. iliya

    Working Tinnitus Treatment for Me (Sulpride, Clozapine, Clonazepam, Paroxetine, Amitriptylin)

    ...and they gave me daily therapy that was so much better than everything I tried before.. Sulpride caps 50 mg 3x2 / Clozapine 25 mg 3x1 / Clonazepam 2 mg 2x1 / Paroxetine 20mg 1+1/2+1/2 / Amitriptylin 25 mg 2x1. Now, I can peacefully sleep, eat and enjoy my life l do not take Xanax at all and...
  55. Michael Leigh

    Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

    You are probably right about Clonazepam losing its effectiveness, @Cmspgran. Two to three times a week might be too much. My ENT consultant advised that I only take Clonazepam when the tinnitus is severe. If taken too regularly, the body quickly habituates to it, and more of the drug needs to be...
  56. object16

    Tinnitus Worse After Tooth Drilling

    ...to get by with 20 teeth, that’s more than enough. I have 28 right now, so I can easily sacrifice 8 when the time comes. I’ve been pushing clonazepam for four days now. I just had my MSW appointment, and she says it’s very obvious I’m having trouble finding words. She mentioned she never sees...
  57. N

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    ...just works better, I guess. Many diseases have a combination treatment. Dr. De Ridder prescribed Aripiprazole, too, but I don't have any of that. It was the lowest dose, like 2 mg. Try it for a month and see. You could take 0.25 mg of Clonazepam at night if you are worried about side effects.
  58. Cmspgran

    The Regimen of Gabapentin + Lorazepam (Ativan) + Lipoflavonoid Helps My Tinnitus

    Jeez Louise, and here I am worried about taking 0.025 mg of Clonazepam a day and running out of Gabapentin. I have a box of Pregabalin that was given to me to try, but I haven’t used it yet. Those are some hefty doses, mate. Be careful! I’m glad it’s helping your symptoms, but I’m honestly in...
  59. Blue Crab

    Thanks - I can give those a try next if my new thing doesn't work. Doc gave me clonazepam 1mg at...

    Thanks - I can give those a try next if my new thing doesn't work. Doc gave me clonazepam 1mg at night and .5 in the morning. This will be with the Zolpidem CR.