Zolpidem aka Ambien Makes My Tinnitus Temporarily Bearable

[Niel S.]

Yesterday when I tried to go to sleep my tinnitus was really bad. In a quiet environment I hear it better. So I took one zolpidem pill which is a sleeping medication. I was amazed because it looked like my tinnitus was temporarily quieter. I think it was not quieter but it seemed so because under influence of benzo's you don't care anymore. When sober I was kind of freaking out about it so my anxiety level dropped. I still could hear my tinnitus but it didn't bother me.

This made me realize, the way you deal with your tinnitus has a big influence. Don't try to focus on the sound. I know it's hard but just live your life like nothing happened. The more you focus on the sound and try to fight it, the harder it becomes.

 

[Pleasure_Paulie]

I think it was not quieter but it seemed so because under influence of benzo's you don't care anymore. When sober I was kind of freaking out about it so my anxiety level dropped. I still could hear my tinnitus but it didn't bother me.

Ambien is actually not a Benzo, but it certainly might have similar sedative effects which is why it may assist with your tinnitus.

This made me realize, the way you deal with your tinnitus has a big influence.

Yup. That's exactly why anxiety medications are a good choice for doctors to help us deal with the condition.