Can Alka-Seltzer Cause a Tinnitus Spike?

[Colby]

Just wondering if Alka-seltzer can cause a spike. Coming down with some kind of bug and seems like I got a spike after taking it.

 

[Teri]

Does it have aspirin in it? I believe aspirin has been known to cause not only spikes in T but has been identified as a medicine that causes T.

Medicines have different effects on people. I can't take Ibuprophen due to spikes in my T. But then Ibuprophen does not have any effect on other folks with T.

 

[Colby]

It contains the same ingredients as ibuprophen so maybe I am sensitive to it also. Thanks...

 

[yonkapin]

Alka-Seltzer is a combination of sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and anhydrous citric acid, used for the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach aches.

It'd be the asprin causing a spike. Asprin and other NSAIDs like ibuprophen are ototoxic but the effects are almost always temporary unless you're taking ridiculous amounts over long periods of time.

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Colby]

Do you recommend anything for slight fever. Coming down with cold or flu and need something for fever. Thanks