Will Short-Term Vicodin Use Make Tinnitus Worse?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Dolgoruki, Oct 20, 2021.

    1. Dolgoruki

      Dolgoruki Member Benefactor

      Location:
      United States
      Tinnitus Since:
      07/2020
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Hearing loss
      Hello Tinnitus Talk community!

      I recently underwent surgery and my doctor prescribed Vicodin to mitigate the pain (which is really bothering me right now, making it difficult to sleep and operate functionally). The course should only last for 5-6 days (until the pain become more manageable) but I have read of the opioids effect on GABA receptors and I'm afraid I'll be left with more intrusive tinnitus when I stop.

      Anyone want to share any experience with short term use of opioids and the effect that had on their tinnitus?

      Thanks!
       
      Dolgoruki, Oct 20, 2021
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    2. Brian P

      Brian P Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      12/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ménière’s disease
      OxyContin improved the ringing temporarily.
       
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      Brian P, Oct 20, 2021
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      Dolgoruki

      Dolgoruki Member Benefactor

      Location:
      United States
      Tinnitus Since:
      07/2020
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Hearing loss
      @Brian P, did it have any long lasting effects on your baseline?
       
      Dolgoruki, Oct 21, 2021
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    4. Brian P

      Brian P Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      12/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ménière’s disease
      Nope. Worked for as long as the medication lasted which was 2 days.
       
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      Brian P, Oct 21, 2021
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