Resources

At ATA, we understand that tinnitus can initially dominate the lives of people who must cope with it daily. At times it can feel overwhelming, as you struggle with disrupted sleep, managing work, maintaining relationships and generally going about the business of living your life. View our resources, become an ATA member and let's get one step closer to a cure.

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Learn About Tinnitus
Request Informative Materials from ATA
Locate a Health Professional Near You
ATA Support Network
Helpful Organizations and Links
Tinnitus and Ototoxic Drug Information

Learn About Tinnitus

Learning more about tinnitus, reaching out for a professional's help and taking advantage of available resources are among the ways patients can manage their disorder. All these resources provide support while the search for a tinnitus cure continues.

Request Informative Materials from ATA

Please email us and we will be happy to assist you! Fill out this convenient online form and ATA will send you an information packet of our materials.

ATA Support Network

ATA provides guidance to support groups that in turn give tinnitus sufferers an important connection with others. Support groups offer people with tinnitus the opportunity to share knowledge, experience, strength and hope. Guest speakers discuss the latest in tinnitus treatment, research and other topics.

Locate a Health Professional Near You

ATA's expansive list of health professionals can help you find doctors and others in your area who treat tinnitus patients. What should you ask your healthcare provider? You can immediately access to ATA's health professional listing available in our Members Section by becoming an ATA member today!

  • What questions should you ask your provider? Here's a list of helpful questions to help you maximize your time together and get relief for your tinnitus.

Helpful Organizations & Links

The American Tinnitus Association links to websites that it thinks you will find helpful. These links are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement by ATA of their contents or services. 

Other health-related resources
Government links
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Other tinnitus resources

Hearing-related non-profit organizations

Other health-related resources

Government links

International links

Other resources

Tinnitus and Ototoxic Drug Information

The American Tinnitus Association is pleased to share several useful avenues where tinnitus patients can learn more about medications and tinnitus. Some prescription and over-the-counter drugs can affect/worsen existing tinnitus or, in some cases, cause tinnitus as a side effect and damage one's hearing (ototoxicity). Before you consider any change in your medication(s) or treatment strategy, consult with your personal physician. Ask questions, and be sure to mention other medications, supplements and vitamins you currently take.

PDR and Center for Hearing and Communication Ototoxic Drug Listings
The publisher of The Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) has a list of medications (prescription and over-the-counter drugs) that list tinnitus as a potential side effect. While this list does not detail information about drugs tested specifically on tinnitus patients, it can be a helpful guide when making health care decisions. ATA does not have copyright permission to make this information available over the Internet. You may wish to visit the PDRhealth website for general drug information. For your free copy of the " PDR Guide to Drug Interactions, Side Effects, And Indications for Tinnitus," please email tinnitus@ata.org.

The Center for Hearing and Communication (formerly known as League for the Hard of Hearing) maintains a listing of drugs that may be harmful to hearing health or exacerbate the negative effects of tinnitus. They have a website where you can get information on medications that may cause hearing loss and tinnitus.

FDA Website
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also hosts several websites featuring information about various medications. You can do a search on individual drugs and drugs new to the market through the two links below. The site also has a feature with suggestions of questions to ask your doctor. As someone with tinnitus, you should always ask how any medication prescribed to you may impact your tinnitus and hearing.
FDA Consumer Info
FDA Drug Info Links

FDA Drug Line
All people with questions about tinnitus and medications can contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's drug line at (301) 827-4570. Receive up-to-date information about drug side effects and interactions from pharmacists and medical professionals 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. If you do not reach someone at this number right away, leave a voice message and expect a return call within 48 hours.

NIH Website
The National Institute of Health also has a website where you can get information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter generic or name brand medications.

DrugWatch Website
Up-to-date information about prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers. The content on the site may help consumers formulate questions for medical professionals and alert the public about important information regarding potentially dangerous side effects associated with certain medications.

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