Resources

Tinnitus Rx resources

The American Tinnitus Association is pleased to share several 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. 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 Listing
The publisher of The Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) has a list of medications (prescription and over-the-counter drugs) that include tinnitus as a side effect. While this list does not detail information about drugs tested specifically on tinnitus patients, it can be a helpful guide when making healthcare decisions. ATA does not have copyright permission to make this information available over the Internet. You may wish to visit the PDRhealth Web site for general drug information. For your free copy of the "2007 PDR Guide to Drug Interactions, Side Effects, And Indications for Tinnitus," please contact ATA at (800) 634-8978, x 219 or e-mail lisa@ata.org.

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. – 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.

FDA Web Site
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also hosts several Web sites 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

NIH Web Site
The National Instutite of Health also has a web site where you can get information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter generic or name brand medications.

The LHH Web Site
The League for the Hard of Hearing (LHH) also has a web site where you can get information on medications that cause hearing loss and tinnitus.

For more information please contact: Lisa Freeman, Manager of Member Services
(800) 634-8978 Ext. 219 or lisa@ata.org