Question posted by shotzie on 6 Feb 2017
Last updated on 8 December 2023 by Jombi
After taking low dose Seroquel for 6 months- I realized I now have tinnitus in left ear- never had that problem before taking the seroquel for sleep
I think it is a permanent effect because when I take less seroquel ( 25 mg) it doesnt go away- also noticied it gets worse if you take any kind of pain medication ( including advil or oxycodone)
Even though it has helped me sleep- I wouldnt have started on this medication if I had known about the tinnitus- anyone else have this problem?
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I'm on 37.5mg seroquel and I'm tapering down from 100 and I have horrible tinnitus in both ears. I'm hoping once I'm completely off it goes away
I have the same thing in my left ear. I've been on the Seroquel for 3 months. First I thought it was from going off clonazepam which actually worked for me. New PCP will not prescribe the clonazepam and was put on the Seroquel. Which I don't think really helps me sleep or with my anxiety. I'm supposed to take 150mgs. But can't handle the side effects and lowered my dose to 50mgs. Now PCP has sent me to a neurologist who wants to do hundreds of $ worth of tests. I also have numbness on the left side of my face. And vision problems. Do you notice any of these? The more research I do on this drug the more I think that it should not be prescribed to certain people. It has also messed up my thyroid and hormones. Plus raised my cholesterol which was already high.
Why do doctors not look into the side effects of these drugs before they put or keep their patients on? I'm going to give his office a call and try to explain why I should not be on this drug. And see what alternative he has to offer. Already tried many no luck so far. Hope you can get your Dr to listen to you and no you are not alone. Good luck.
Hi Tammy. I take Seroquel (the generic version, quetiapine to be precise) for Bipolar Disorder and it has been a game changer for me for the better, and the known side effects, some of which you listed, are worth the trade off for me (it also motivates me to eat healthfully to help mitigate the blood pressure/cholesterol increases — which is a good thing to be motivated to do). As you probably know, it is an antipsychotic used for treating schizophrenia, schizoaffective sisorder, and Bipolar disorder. I agree that you really should not have been prescribed this drug for anxiety. The manufacturer settled a class action lawsuit recently (look it up), after it became clear the manufacturer marketed the drug to physicians for off-label purposes not approved by the FDA, and PCPs often did not disclose the side effects to patients. I believe this drug should only be prescribed as intended — for its antipsychotic properties.
If your doctor won't let you try something else, let them know about this lawsuit. They probably aren't aware of it. Also, ALWAYS read the safety information included with every new prescription. It usually discloses much more than the pharmacist explains. Good luck with your anxiety!
Oh, and you've probably already tried it and know all about it, but I'll mention that magnesium supplements nightly have helped with my anxiety (and of course exercise). There are many different types of magnesium supplements — magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, etc. Magnesium oxide works best for me.
I have had a ringing in my right ear since I had surgery. I have been on Hydrocodone before with previous surgeries. The only difference is the Seroquel 100mg. I believe this might be the issue. I have also experienced confusion and vertigo. It definitely helps me sleep, but I am not sure if it's worth it.
I have been taking Seroquel 200mg xr for severe insomnia for about five years now and it did give me those results tinitis in my right ear its annoying but yes permanent you can reduce the ringing volume by vitamins and healthy eating
Since I began taking Seroquel Oct of 2016, I had constant "noise" from both ears. The monotone noise is like the sound of soft snow landing on ground; or twinkling stars. It doesn't resemble a high pitch piercing sound.
However, this noise does intensify at peculiar times, always in both ears. It lasts up to 5-10 seconds, then the tone returns to the "normal" key of sound.
I hear it: in shower; in bathroom with fan on; outdoors and in. And so it goes... anywhere, everywhere. No sound except my voice when I talk.
Thank goodness after taking my dose at bedtime, I hear nothing after falling asleep.
I wake up in morning, that sound begins again.
Wow! "Soft snow" "twinkling stars". The snow, yes, my exact description to my doctor. AnD the monotonous tone. Your whole paragraagh my life. I haven't really worried about. I get thru each day okay. And so it goes...
Tinnitus can be caused by many things. The ringing you hear in your ear is actually your ear trying to heal itself. Not saying that your ear is making a sound its just the way our brain interprets the injury to your ear. And I'm using the term "injury" loosely. Certain medications can effect the viscosity of the ear drum and fluids mimicking an injury. Seroquel is riddled with bizarre side effects. Its not listed specifically as a side effect but could be a symptom of another side effect. Unless there was damage done to the ear it should go away after time. The ear slowly heals and cannot fully repair itself if enough damage is done. The only relief I know of is White Noise. I also know that noise cancelling headphones work too. I hope this helps.
Thanks for your answer- this is not a ringing tinnitus but a pulsating and goes up and down with blood pressure- yet I have great low blood pressure- white noise and background noise is the only thing that keeps you sane- this is not going away- has been happening for many months.
Is it a random thumping, twitching eardrum or a rhythmically thumping feeling?
Pulsating ( like blood going through your veins) at the key of C- (I play piano)- never changes the key note- gets louder when you are exerting like climbing stairs- I dont know if this is age related as I am 69 years old but I havent had this problem in my whole life.
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