About three weeks after starting Linzess I noticed ear congestion and buzzing and roaring in my ears as well as dizziness. I have stopped taking Linzess for a week, but the symptoms have not ceased.
Anyone have tinnitus caused by Linzess?
Question posted by anncamp on 7 Aug 2014
Last updated on 16 March 2025 (9 weeks ago) by CrestPlate
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8 Answers
CrestPlate
16 March 2025
3 weeks after I was prescribed Linzess 72mcg I started having tinnitus in my left ear. The drug is quite aggressive on your intestines so I just couldn't keep using it regularly. I only take it when I have extreme bouts of IBS. It's been 6 months since my tinnitus started. I was doing pretty good with managing the tinnitus and it wasn't all that extreme anymore, and has been relatively calmer.
I was having IBS issues over the last 48 hrs so I took one of my Linzess see if it would fix my issue. Within an hour my tinnitus was roaring in my ear. I couldn't understand why it suddenly was spiking. I hadn't changed my routine what so ever. That's when I made the connection that it may be the Linzess having a major affect on my left ear, or possibly the outright reason I started having tinnitus to begin with. That's when I found this thread.
I checked my calendar for when I got the Linzess & when my tinnitus started. 3 weeks difference... Well, I'm never taking that drug again.
Rondah28
21 Jan 2025
I am experiencing the same issue. I started Linzess and I started experiencing this issue as well. My left ear feels full and I have ringing in my left ear sounds like a tunnel. Has anyone find a solution to resolve this issue.
Linzesshelp
13 Jan 2025
I have had the same issue! I started Linzess and two weeks after had sinus and ear congestion with ringing. I went off Linzess for 3 weeks and the symptoms did not go away (they did get slightly better), my GP said that it couldn't be the Linzess so I started it again and now 2 weeks in I am having worse sinus congestion/pain and ear pain. Has anyone else stopped Linzess and had these symptoms go away? I would love to hear what you did to treat it and also how long it took to return to normal. Also, what you did in place of Linzess!
Dramey123
2 Nov 2023
Yes , I noticed it the first week, stopped taking it and I'm still having it. It is horrible.
pkuhns1977
4 April 2021
I just started Linzess back after a year off. A couple of days after I started it the tinnitus started and has been a quiet constant ringing. I am trying to weigh whether the IBS symptims (which Linzess has been very effective at treating) are worse than the tinnitus. Has anyone else experience relief from the tinnitus when they stopped Linzess. Has anyone tried Trulance?
Landon H
1 April 2021
I actually just experienced this last night as I'm typing this, & its still going. I've been taking linzess for about 6 months & now my left ear feels clogged & I'm hearing wind sounds & very, very faint whisper like sounds from time to time. definitely tinnitus. After hearing all of your stories I've definitely decided not to take it anymore. the fact they don't warn people about stuff like this is ridiculous.
pkuhns1977
4 April 2021
I would be very interested in you find relief from stopping Linzess.
Feigel
18 Dec 2019
I just tried one dosage of 72 mg yesterday am. Late afternoon and all night long I had intense tinnitus, and as of now, 24 hrs later, it is still going strong. That is the end of Linzess as far as I am concerned. 12/18/19
kaismama
7 Aug 2014
Linzess can cause upper respiratory infections and this can lead to sinusitis and your problems. Try a decongestant like pseudofed to open up the eustachian tubes and easing your ear problems.
anncamp
8 Aug 2014
I have been taking Mucinex and Alegra D for the past 5 days and it has not helped. Someone suggested "tonic water" as it contains quinine and I am now trying that.
WendyLadee
16 Sep 2014
I am also having this issue! I often hear wind, ringing, or the "beep" noise from the hearing test back in grade school. I thought I was losing my mind; because, my hypochondriac tendencies have been having a field day, for weeks!
Thank you for sharing! If anything helps please let us know.
Wendy
Alansay
12 Feb 2015
Has anyone's tinnitus, that started after Linzess, gone away?
beckster88
17 Nov 2016
I started taking linzess about a month ago and then pow, this ringing in my ears started. I need help for treatment. I wish my doctor told me this was one of the side effects.
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