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Does Intake Of Anti-depressant Help In Treating Severe Tinnitus And Hyperacusis?

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: I have severe tinnitus, hyperacusis, depression and anxiety. Could an anti depressant help? What about botox? Helpful or harmful to tinnitus? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Tinnitus can indeed be improved with antidepressants. The most studied and best antidepressant classes for tinnitus are SSRIs and TCAs. The SSRIs have much fewer side effects. I would suggest starting with either escitalopram or sertraline. These would likely help you.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (9 minutes later)

What about Botox and tinnitus? Helpful or harmful?

Do antidepressants help turn the volume of tinnitus down?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Botox is not helpful. And yes, antidepressants can turn the volume down.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad