![]() ![]() We are also regularly disinfecting commonly touched surfaces including door handles, light switches and countertops, etc. Our TMS device is being thoroughly disinfected between sessions, with special attention being paid to surfaces that come into direct contact with patients or operators including the helmet and chair. We are enforcing recommended Social Distancing s for patients and staff throughout our office and waiting room. William Drell, MD Houston West TMS and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Our practice is continually monitoring the CDC Guidelines and recommendations from Brainsway and will adjust precautions as necessary to ensure the safety of our patients. *Sharon Orrange,MD,MPH June 4,2020 GoodRX Blog "9 Medications that can cause ringing in the ears" Please feel free to contact Houston West TMS if you would like more information. Please note Deep TMS is not FDA approved for the treatment of Tinnitus but it may help up to 50 percent of patients when all the treatments have failed. If reducing or discontinuing the medications does NOT improve your tinnitus, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation may be an option. They are frequently used for Bipolar Disorder as well as epilepsy. ![]() These can include Lamictal, Depakote, and Tegretol to name a few. Anticonvulsants can rarely cause tinnitus. ![]() Cancer medications - Cisplatin and Methotrexate have been known to cause tinnitus.ĩ. These medicines when used as eye drops are unlikely to cause tinnitus.Ĩ. In oral form, these meds can cause hearing loss and tinnitus. These include Z- Pacs, Biaxin, Gentamicin, and Tobrex. Antibiotics can rarely cause hearing loss and tinnitus. It can also rarely cause ringing in the ears.ħ. Accutane - Accutane, used for acne, carries a warning for depression. Loop Diuretics like Lasix can cause tinnitus, especially at higher doses.Ħ. Propranolol is also used for anxiety disorders including performance anxiety. Blood pressure medications - ACE inbihibitors (Lisinopril and Enalprel) have been known to cause tinnitus. Beta Blockers like Propranolol and Nebivolol (Bystolic) can rarely cause tinnitus. It can rarely cause tinnitus and vertigo.ĥ. Hydroxychloroquine - It is now used to COVID 19 but is also used for autoimmune diseases and malaria. Unfortuately Xanax is potentially habit forming and can cause sedation and memory loss.Ĥ. Xanax has been used to treat tinnitus symptoms and may work by reducing the anxiety and distress it causes. Anti-anxiety medications - Xanax, Valium and Klonopin can sometimes cause tinnitus. The ringing can be worse at higher doses with NSAIDS.ģ. Pain Medications - Anti inflammatory drugs like Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen - (NSAIDS) can cause tinnitus. Interestingly, Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline have been used to treat tinnitus with some success.Ģ. Anti-Depressants - The newer SSRI's (Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, etc,) and the old fashioned Tricyclics, like Amitrityline or Doxepin can cause tinnitus. Wellbutrin can rarely cause tinnitus. The following medications* can cause or worsen Tinnitus:ġ. Do not stop taking your prescription medication without consulting your healthcare provider first. Please consult your doctor if you developed tinnitus while taking any of the following medications. Many medications can cause or worsen tinnitus. Tinnitus can be upsetting to people and contribute to depression and anxiety. Rarely, it can be objective, where someone else like a physician or audiologist can hear it. This can occur if there is a blood vessel, muscular or bone problem in or around the ear. Tinnitus is usually subjective meaning only the individual can hear it. It is very common occurring in 15 percent of population at some point of their life. Tinnitus is defined as a perception of noise (which can include ringing, hissing, buzzing, roaring, humming, etc) that isn't related to noise outside of the head. ![]()
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