Tinnitus

[Vanclomp]

Prior to starting medication to reduce my blood pressure now taking 10mg of Amlodipine my Tinnitus has appeared to increased somewhat significantly. Has this happened to any of the forum members? Would love to hear your news. Kind regards to all.

[Mikedabike]

Hi there, I developed tinnitus in my right ear while waiting for my aortic valve replacement. I had hoped that the tinnitus was linked to my valve problems. However after the operation the tinnitus remained. I had a very successful valve replacement, and I am currently awaiting tests for the tinnitus. All I will say is that after my op, my tinnitus increased greatly while I was on beta blockers (in my case 1.25mg of Bisoprolol). Since stopping the beta blocker (on the advice of my GP), my tinnitus has greatly reduced.

[Vanclomp in reply to Mikedabike]

Hi Mike thanks for your reply. I have noted your comments, I’m fortunate at the moment to take medication to lower my blood pressure I just hope it stays that way. If my GP decides to change the medication at the next review your comments will really help. Many thanks and best wishes. Ken.

[Alistra]

Yep, i have been on Amlodipine for HBP for a while, was originally on 5 mg and things seemed ok,although I’ve always suffered a little from tinnitus. when my dose got increased to 10mg my tinnitus got much worse, especially in the evenings, and also my ankles started swelling. When I saw my GP she said Amlodipine at 10 mg can indeed cause such problems. I got the Amlodipine reduced to 5 mg (along with another drug, Losartan, to help with the HBP ) and everything went back to normal. I still get a bit of tinnitus but in no way is it as bad as when I was taking the 10 mg Amlodipine!

[Vanclomp in reply to Alistra]

Many thanks for your reply I was on 5mg then increased to 10mg. I have a review in a few weeks with the doctor to discuss the same problems swollen ankles etc. The tinnitus at night is the problem for me, I have a machine to make white noise which helps a little with the tinnitus. Face flushing is also a problem. All will be discussed for certain. Many thanks again for your reply. Best wishes.