What medication works best for tinnitus?
Disease description:
I think it might be because my ears weren't completely dried after swimming a few days ago, and I've had some tinnitus lately. I'd like to ask the doctor, what medication works best for tinnitus?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
The treatment effectiveness of tinnitus varies depending on its underlying cause, and no single medication works optimally for all patients with tinnitus. The following are some types of medications that may be effective:
1. Vasodilators and calcium channel antagonists: These medications help improve blood circulation in the inner ear, thereby alleviating tinnitus symptoms.
2. Tinnitus suppressants: Specific medications can be used to suppress the perception of tinnitus and reduce patient distress.
3. Neurotrophic agents: For example, mecobalamin tablets, which nourish and protect nerves, may provide some benefit for tinnitus of neural origin.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Tinnitus may be related to deficiency of the liver and kidney or hyperactivity of liver yang. Therefore, certain proprietary Chinese medicines that nourish the liver and kidney or subdue hyperactive liver yang, such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Six) and Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Lycium and Chrysanthemum Rehmannia Six), may also have therapeutic effects on tinnitus.
Tinnitus treatment should be based on a clear diagnosis of its cause and conducted under the guidance of a physician with individualized therapy.
