Paroxetine for Treating Tinnitus

Discussion in 'Dr. Stephen Nagler (Archived Answers)' started by Joan torrens pol, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. Dr. Nagler is not accepting new questions.
    Dismiss Notice
    1. Joan torrens pol

      Joan torrens pol Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2000
      I am currently taking 20 mg prozac. (5 weeks) gives me insomnia (4:00 a.m.. Am) and I have not improved the tinnitus. I would switch to paroxetine but I read that can worsen tinnitus. Could you tell me if this medication can actually worsen my tinnitus?
       
      Joan torrens pol, Jun 20, 2014
      #1
    2. Dr. Nagler

      Dr. Nagler Member

      Location:
      Atlanta, Georgia USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1994
      Like Prozac, paroxetine (Paxil) is an SSRI antidepressant. Since the two drugs are so closely related, if Prozac did not adversely affect your tinnitus, it is very unlikely that Paxil will. If for some reason it does, your tinnitus should settle back down upon cessation of the Paxil. Just remember that Paxil should be discontinued slowly and under a doctor's supervision.

      Hope this helps.

      Dr. Stephen Nagler
       
      • Like Like x 1
      Dr. Nagler, Jun 22, 2014
      #2

Share This Page

Loading...
Similar Threads - Paroxetine Treating Tinnitus
  1. Tigo

    Can Stopping Paxil (Paroxetine) Cure My Tinnitus?

    Tigo, Aug 12, 2016, in forum: Dr. Bruce Hubbard (Psychologist, CBT)
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,334
    Dr. Hubbard
    Aug 12, 2016
  2. wishingluck

    Amitriptyline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, etc

    wishingluck, Oct 18, 2015, in forum: Support
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    2,249
    wishingluck
    Oct 23, 2015
  3. iliya

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

    iliya, Aug 21, 2015, in forum: Support
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,247
    tinnitussufferer
    Aug 21, 2015
  4. Quentino

    Paroxetine Withdrawal, and Tinnitus Seems More "Present"

    Quentino, Jul 16, 2015, in forum: Support
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    679
    Telis
    Jul 19, 2015
  5. tychobrae

    Paroxetine Making Tinnitus Worse?

    tychobrae, May 2, 2014, in forum: Support
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    922
    tychobrae
    May 2, 2014
If you have ringing ears then you've come to the right place. We are a friendly tinnitus support board, dedicated to helping you discuss and understand what tinnitus treatments may work for you.