What medication can be taken for tinnitus?
Disease description:
I think it was probably because I didn't pay much attention to my ears after swimming last week. This week, my ears have been ringing constantly. I'd like to ask the doctor, what medication can I take for tinnitus?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
The choice of medication for tinnitus should be based on its specific cause and symptoms. Commonly used medications include:
1. Vasodilators: such as Ginkgo biloba extract and Flunarizine hydrochloride, which can improve microcirculation in the inner ear and relieve tinnitus.
2. Neurotrophic drugs: such as Vitamin B1 and Mecobalamin, which help promote regeneration of nerve fibers and reduce tinnitus.
3. Traditional Chinese patent medicines: such as Compound Salvia Miltiorrhiza Tablets, Longdan Xiegan Pills, and Ear Deafness Zuo Ci Pills, which have functions including promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing liver fire, and removing dampness to open the channels. These are suitable for treating tinnitus caused by different factors.
4. Sedatives: such as Phenobarbital and Diazepam, which may have some therapeutic effect on central tinnitus; however, attention should be paid to their side effects and potential for dependency.
Patients with tinnitus should seek timely medical consultation, identify the underlying cause, and use medications rationally under a physician's guidance.
