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Amitriptyline and ear ringing!!

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valerie01412
valerie01412

Is anyone else getting this?  If I come of the amitripyline will it stop?

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  • Sandy07
    Sandy07 valerie01412

    Posted

    Yes I find the amitriptyline  causes this. Xx
    • valerie01412
      valerie01412 Sandy07

      Posted

      How long have you been on the Amitriptyline?  how do you cope with the ear ringing?  have you considered stopping Amit. x
    • Sandy07
      Sandy07 valerie01412

      Posted

      I didn't have the ear ringing until I started the amitriptyline and it definitely stops and starts with the medication. I have found that gabapentin does this too. I don't really notice it too much now so I'm not sure if it has got better as I've got used to the medication or if I've got used to the ringing but it's not a major problem for me now. I know some medications can cause a ringing in th ears and everyone is different so I guess it doesn't do it for everyone. I've been on the amitriptyline for a number of years now although I'm currently in the process of reducing the dose and changing to something else. If you have only recently started it might be worth trying it a bit longer and see if it settles down xx
    • valerie01412
      valerie01412 Sandy07

      Posted

      You say it stops and starts with the medication, how long after you stop does the ringing go?
    • Sandy07
      Sandy07 valerie01412

      Posted

      To be honest ,I can't remember. I do recall when starting the dose realising that the ringing was there and realising it was related to the medication but I can't remember the other way so I'm guessing it just gradually disappeared as I reduced the dose to a level where I didn't notice it any more. Sorry can't be more specific. Xx
  • tt52281
    tt52281 valerie01412

    Posted

    hi valerie ive been on amitripyline for for about 22 years now ive never suffered with ringing in the ears go back to your doctor as you have tinnitus and may have a infection in your ears do hope this message helps 
  • marshall71
    marshall71 valerie01412

    Posted

    yes its a major side effect of taking this drug been on it over a year had ear ringing before but its must worse taking Amitriptyline 
    • valerie01412
      valerie01412 marshall71

      Posted

      Do you find the ringing is worse some days than others?  Mine has been horrid today.  What dose are you on?

       

  • marshall71
    marshall71 valerie01412

    Posted

    Speak To your GP first don't just stop as the side effects are horrendous what dose are you on ?
    • valerie01412
      valerie01412 marshall71

      Posted

      I spoke to GP today actually, I needed reassurance that this ringing IS going to stop eventually.  No, I wouldn't just stop taking them I have to taper off,  I was on 50mg daily when the ear ringing started!!!  She said I can drop down 10mg fortnightly.
  • marshall71
    marshall71 valerie01412

    Posted

    Good luck with that it's been a god send for me with neve pain at night
    • valerie01412
      valerie01412 marshall71

      Posted

      Thank you,  this is my 3rd withdrawal so I am getting quite an old hand at it!!  Worst by far was Seroxat it even mentions on Wikipedia that it is hard to withdraw from.
  • marshall71
    marshall71 valerie01412

    Posted

    Mines been there since my teenage years playing loud muisc when it's quite its horrible ringing but I just put up with it I use ear plugs at night which helps me sleep

    The dose I take is 30-40 mg per night makes me constipated too

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