Any connection between TINNITUS and ACETAMENOPHEN.

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Leesa_Tay@softhome.net - 12 Mar 2005 06:20 GMT

My cousin claims that for a few years now, she has had a constant
ringing that isn't really loud, always stays at exactly the same level
and hasn't noticed any associated hearing loss.

Here are a few facts about her. If any of you see something here that
you think MAY be contributing to the TINNITUS your input would be very
much appreciated.

** 48 years old.
** very heavy (100lbs over ideal weight)
** non-smoker
** non-drinker
** no drug abuse.
** generally thought to be in decent health besides
her weight issues.
** Takes Excedrin just about every day. Claims the caffeine gives her
a "boost" and helps to prevent headaches.

Each Excedrin contains Aspirin, Acetamenophen and Caffeine.

She has taken anywhere from 2 to 4 daily for a few years now.

I was just wondering if any of the above stands out as a possible
cause/contributer to TINNITUS from what you have heard throughout your
experience?

Thanks in advance

LEESA (I)

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sugar plum fairy - 12 Mar 2005 12:27 GMT

Hi Leesa,

I don't know about Acetaminophem but Aspirin contains salicylate, which is
an ototoxic drug.

From the RNID website (
http://www.rnid.org.uk/html/factsheets/tin_drugs_and_tinnitus.htm )
"If you have already got tinnitus you may find that even a small dose of
aspirin may make it worse. This does not happen to everyone and you may find
taking a single tablet has very little effect but some people are more
sensitive to aspirin than others. The effect of aspirin on tinnitus is
usually reversible, which should mean that when you stop taking aspirin your
tinnitus should return to its previous level. However, aspirin may cause
tinnitus to last for longer if you take it over a long period of time or in
higher doses."

Also, with some people caffeine can exacerbate tinnitus.

So, in my NON medical opinion, Excedrin MAY be the culprit.

All the best

spf

> My cousin claims that for a few years now, she has had a constant
> ringing that isn't really loud, always stays at exactly the same level
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> LEESA (I)

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