Zolpidem aka Ambien Makes My Tinnitus Temporarily Bearable

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.

 

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

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