Conflicting Info: Is Hydroxyzine (Atarax/Vistril) Ototoxic or Not?

Hi everyone...I have seen so much information I'm unsure. I have been prescribed hydroxyzine for anxiety which I had before the loud t set in. I was researching if it might add to my t or not and some sites say it is ototoxic some say no. Any members here use it or have and experiences....thank you.

 

Anyone...please!

 

I am a newbie here and to loud tinnitus. I have posted several times, but get very little interaction or support. I live in the United States. I have always had very low t, it never bothered me. Over a month ago I developed super loud t out of the blue. I saw an audiologist last week and he had no clue as to what has caused it. Neither do I. I just know I am miserable. I have some hydroxyzine, but have seen conflicting reports that it is ototoxic or not....so if you have taken it, can you please let me know your experiences?
I am so scared and want this to go away...I just feel so alone.

 

Pumpkin you certainly arent alone there are millions of people suffering from T in different degrees. Have you started on any new medication or have been around loud noise or music perhaps any real stressful situations. Maybe you should see an ENT to check for ear infection or wax buildup and give you a good checkup to try to determine why your having an increase in your T. Try to always have music or some type of soft audio to help mask your T and especially at night when you are trying to sleep. I go on utube and play nature sounds with crickets and birds chirping and it sure beats listening to the high pitched electrical sounds I have....

 

Relax your young theyll be some relief or a cure in a few years. In the meantime change your diet, exert yourself and find the vitamins and minerals that help you. God Bless. Oh yes your new see a doc about steroids as you have a window to use them since your new. Take to long and your window closes.

 

@Pumpkin2005a I am honestly not sure as I have not taken this drug.
If you have strong doubts about it, I would talk to your doctor further.
I personally did a lot of research before deciding on the AD I wanted. I take Mirtazapine, mostly for helping with sleep.

 

Yes it can make it worse or better or do nothing for the T!

Is it likely that it will cause a change in any direction? NO!!

You are more likely to win the Powerball!

Take the drug and don't worry you little silly thing!

 

Could you elaborate more on the steroids? How long for a possible window? I see my primary care doctor early next week, by then it will be five weeks and a few days...will the window still be open for possible help n your opinion? Thank you!!!

 

Hi Pumpkin.are you still taking hydroxyzine? My doctor prescribed it to me tonight,not sure if I want to take it or not.has it helped you?thanks!

 

I am currently taking atarax for stress hives. It does not effect my tinnitus at all, neither for better or worse.