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    elavil cause tinnitis?

    Hi there

    I have recently been suffering with tinnitis (ringing in my ears) which is really distressing and driving me mad.
    (as if I dont have enough to worry about!!!)
    My doctor cant see anything wrong with them so dont know what to do.

    i did however do some research and came across some info which said a side effect of elavil is tinnitis.
    Does anyone know about this please?

    Or does anyone else have tinnitis?? If you could give me any info which might help I would be so greatful as its driving me mad and I cant sleep and desperate.

    thanks so much
    Started with symptoms 2004 after a severe infection.
    Was diagnosed with IC Feb 2006 after cystoscopy.
    Diagnosed with vulvodyina and PN in july 2006.
    Dignosed with ME and IBS Oct 2006.
    Currently taking Amytriptaline 50mg, regular pain killers and birth control!
    Also doing IC diet and regular use of heat packs.
    Still struggling with IC and controling my symptoms so looking for some help

    also recently had abnormal pap, CIN III and just had LEEP done 2007
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    • #2
      kjd.. its never caused ringing in my ears..
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      Ronda

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        • #3
          Yes, it can cause tinnitus and I had it really bad from Amitriptyline (Elavil). I had been on this drug for over five years with no problems, then, BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. It was very annoying at first.

          I have since switched to an SNRI instead of the tricyclics and I've gotten better. I still have some buzzing, but not nearly like before. You could try cutting back on your dosing, like I did, which helped a little. However, you may continue to have problems with this drug. I went to an ear doctor to rule out any other problems first before adjusting my meds, though.>Meemer

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            • #4
              i have tinnitus, but i developed it a few months before i went on elevil. I was on trazodone for five years, but it seems odd that it just pop up from a drug i'd been taking so long. But now that i'm on elevil, i think the ringing has gotten a little louder. With the pain i'm in, the ringing is becoming the least of my worries, though its quite annoying.
              diagnosed IC Jan 2007 (though i feel i've had it mildly for years)
              frequent UTIs
              No frequency, just urgency and pain!


              tramadol 50mg twice a day. this stuff works good for nerve pain!!!! (update, i'm down to mostly one pill a day now!)

              Physical Therapy. if you have pelvic nerve pain or muscle pain, its worth a try. it helped me with the constant burning.

              TENS may help a little

              Cystoprotek might be helping as well. i'm getting better as time goes on and this could be why.

              fish oil, herbal teas, skullcap (might try passionflower for nerves) I'm not very diet sensitive.

              Went OFF elavil and nortryptiline (worked wonders, but didnt like the weight gain)

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                • #5
                  thanks very much Nicola and Meemer.

                  It looks like quite a few medications can cause tinnitis to be honest. If its not one thing its another isnt it??!!!

                  At the end of the day though without Elavil I'm in pain so I dont really have much choice but to put up with it.


                  Just ouf of interest is there any treatment?

                  thanks
                  Started with symptoms 2004 after a severe infection.
                  Was diagnosed with IC Feb 2006 after cystoscopy.
                  Diagnosed with vulvodyina and PN in july 2006.
                  Dignosed with ME and IBS Oct 2006.
                  Currently taking Amytriptaline 50mg, regular pain killers and birth control!
                  Also doing IC diet and regular use of heat packs.
                  Still struggling with IC and controling my symptoms so looking for some help

                  also recently had abnormal pap, CIN III and just had LEEP done 2007

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                    • #6
                      i just wanted to update that my tinnitus has gotten quieter while on Elavil. i honestly think my tinnitus started when i took wellbutrin. i stopped it, but hte ringing continued and really messed up my sleep and mood. i know Tricyclics can cause ringing, but for me, it seems to quiet it.
                      diagnosed IC Jan 2007 (though i feel i've had it mildly for years)
                      frequent UTIs
                      No frequency, just urgency and pain!


                      tramadol 50mg twice a day. this stuff works good for nerve pain!!!! (update, i'm down to mostly one pill a day now!)

                      Physical Therapy. if you have pelvic nerve pain or muscle pain, its worth a try. it helped me with the constant burning.

                      TENS may help a little

                      Cystoprotek might be helping as well. i'm getting better as time goes on and this could be why.

                      fish oil, herbal teas, skullcap (might try passionflower for nerves) I'm not very diet sensitive.

                      Went OFF elavil and nortryptiline (worked wonders, but didnt like the weight gain)

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                        • #7
                          elavil rocks

                          Elavil rocks..i would hate to see you give it up..for that ringining..
                          i keep seeing a commerical

                          for Lipo-Flavonoid

                          that sell it at walgreens..& cvs

                          Updates in Progress | Walgreens.com
                          http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100189&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod1296852
                          Quit ELMIRON due to hair loss
                          Cystoprotek ROCKS!

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                          Current Meds:
                          AM Cystoprotek & ATARAX 50mg
                          Dinner CYSTOPROTEK
                          PM Elavil 25mg

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