My Mom Has Taken Percocet for 10 Years — Chances of Weening Off Causing Permanent Tinnitus?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Justaquestion, Apr 12, 2017.

    1. Justaquestion

      Justaquestion Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      None
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      None
      She will be weening off Percocet soon, and I've read they are ototoxic..

      What are the chances she develops permanent tinnitus during the weening off process?
      How screwed is she? She doesn't have T now, but I am wondering if she will get full blown T during this, and it bothers me to no end.
       
    2. glynis
      Feminine

      glynis Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Meniere's Disease
      Make sure she has the doctors support and do a tiny amount reduction like 1mg every 2-4 weeks or one reduction per month.
      Action plan with doctor
      .love glynis
       
    3. AUTHOR
      AUTHOR
      Justaquestion

      Justaquestion Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      None
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      None
      Do you think she will get tinnitus from this?
       
    4. glynis
      Feminine

      glynis Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Meniere's Disease
      Any medication withdrawal that works on the brain is always got a risk but most peole are ok.
      Slow reduction getting use to lower dose at a plateau before next reduction.
      Love glynis
       
    5. Nordland90
      Disappointed

      Nordland90 Member

      Location:
      Norway
      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Reason unknown. Perhaps ear syringing.
      Less risk of tinnitus if she tapers really slow. If she has used it for 10 years she should quit very slowly.
       
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