Tinnitus refers to a condition in which a sensation of sound is apparent in one or both ears. The Mayo Clinic describes this sound as being a buzzing, ringing, whistling, hissing, clicking or roaring sound. Sometimes, tinnitus is subjective or objective. Subjective tinnitus is only apparent to the sufferer while other people can hear the ear noise in objective tinnitus. Fortunately, drugs for ringing in the ears are available.
Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline, commonly sold as Pamelor or Aventyl HCl, is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. The Mayo Clinic says that this medication treats severe tinnitus. Drugs.com indicates that nortriptyline's less-serious side effects include a skin rash, diarrhea, a poor appetite, increased sweating and a lack of coordination. Some of nortriptyline's serious side effects include easy bleeding or bruising, chest pain, confusion and fainting. Notify a physician when nortriptyline leads to these effects. Suffering from bipolar disorder, glaucoma or diabetes may require a decrease in nortriptyline's dose. Nortriptyline is a tablet taken daily or as prescribed.
Alprazolam
Alprazolam, commonly sold as Niravam or Xanax, belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It also treats tinnitus. Drugs.com says that alprazolam's less-serious side effects include trouble sleeping, increased sweating, irritability and muscle weakness. Alprazolam's serious side effects include yellowing of the skin or eyes, agitation, fainting, lightheadedness and depression. Notify a doctor when alprazolam leads to these effects. Suffering from asthma, glaucoma and kidney or liver disease may require a decrease in alprazolam's dose. Alprazolam is a tablet taken daily or as prescribed.
Acamprosate
Acamprosate, commonly sold as Campral, is a medication that can also decrease ringing in the ears. MedlinePlus says that says that says that this medication also treats people who suffer with alcoholism. This medication indicates that acamprosate's less serious side effects include gas, stomach problems, itching, dizziness and weakness. Acamprosate can also lead to a rash and burning, numbness and tingling of the feet, arms or hands. Notify a doctor when acamprosate leads to these effects. Acamprosate is a tablet taken three times daily.
