Hi there, I have had T for 3 weeks because of a middle ear infection. The noise is slowly fading away and I think I will eventually get rid of it. I have touched my ears so much these days that I have got an external ear infection. I went to the ENT doctor and has prescribed me Tarivid ear drops (Ofloxacin) for 14 days. I do not want my T to worsen and I am afraid to screw it up with these ear drops. 1. Do you think that is safe taking this eardrops? 2. Does anyone know non ototoxic eardrops to cure an external ear infection? Best, adrian
I'm sorry you are going through all of this. Hopefully you will get relief soon. You can call the pharmacist at your drug store, I have found them to be very helpful, that's what they are there for. Good luck to you.
Thanks @Lulubug69 I would like to ask the pharmacist, the problem is that I live in Japan and they do not speak English and I do not speak Japanese. I asked my ENT if it is safe taking those ear drops having a recent started Tinnitus, that´s why I started this thread because I want to be sure: Has anyone taken Tarivid ear drops with Ofloxacin? Ta
Hi, Epin3m, I've never taken these ear drops myself, but I researched them for ototoxicity on the internet, and found two articles. Here they are: http://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=509179 http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/515901 Both of these articles indicate that the drug ofloxacin seems to be safe for use in otitis externa. Is there anyone else out there who has taken these ear drops for ear infection? Did you have any problems with them?
Oops! One of those links above doen't work. Instead, here is another one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1118144/ This article indicates that the drug so far seems to be safe. If anyone out there has used these ear drops, please comment!
Thanks! That is good info. I will go to another ENT to make sure. It scares really scares me taking those eardrops and worsening my Tinnitus.
I agree! It pays to be cautious. You are right to go to another ENT, and I hope he is able to give you some answers. Good luck, and take care!
I'm wondering what information was given about the ofloxacin. I just got some, but I'm afraid to take them, and have not been able to find much information past this.
The fluroquinolones (including the one u used adrien) is ototoxic. They are loaded with fluoride..which is known to penetrate neural tissue causing t and other neurological symptoms ie..visual snow. The FQs derange gaba receptors leading to glutamic toxicity..cause mitochondrial dysfunction..deplete glutathione levels! I believe I have t because of ciprofloxacillin. I would definatelu opt for either a natural treatment for an ear infection or choose a non Fq..low ototoxic antibiotic option.
Is your doc sure your ear is infected and not just irritated? My doctor thought my ear was infected but wasn't positive, he told me to take in case. I was going through the same thing, messing with my ears because of T, I thought there might be wax build up etc. I cleaned them a few times and was also constantly try to pop them. I believe my doctor was mistaken, he said my ears were red and inflamed, and it could be a infection, but again when I asked him, he said he wasn't positive. I took the drops and my T went from a level 2 to a level 9 and I have never recovered. I'm stuck with severe tinnitus now.
