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Can taking Amlodipine 10 mg cause ringing in my ears?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 30 years old. I have been suffering from tinnitus for the past month. Sometimes it is mild and sometimes severe. I did a hearing test, and the result showed no hearing loss. I have an appointment with an ENT in two days to carry out more tests.

However, I have been doing some research and have a few questions. I am currently on blood pressure medication (Amlodipine). Three months ago (two months before my tinnitus started), I increased my dosage from 5 mg to 10 mg based on my doctor's advice. But, I have a few questions:

  1. Could this have contributed to my tinnitus?
  2. My blood pressure is under control, so I will reduce my dosage back to 5 mg. Should I ask the doctor if I should try another BP medication for a while?
  3. I also had a blood test, and the doctor said my red blood cells are slightly low. Could this also be a factor in my tinnitus?
  4. I should not even be taking blood pressure medication in the first place, but I guess I am prone to it because of my parents.

Kindly give your suggestions.

Answered by Dr. Satyabrata Panigrahi

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

As there is no hearing loss evident in the conventional hearing test, consider high-frequency audiometry and a matching test. What type of sound are you perceiving: ringing, buzzing, pulse-like, or noise? Does it change with neck movement to the left and right?

Tinnitus can be a side effect of this medication. Talk with your physician about possibly changing it or trying an alternative. Breathing and relaxation exercises may help. Avoid caffeinated drinks (tea, coffee, and cold drinks) and do not use earphones or listen to loud music.

Use the tinnitus relief application in speaker mode, which can help divert your mind from the internal tinnitus sound.

For further queries, you can reach out to me at any time.

Thank you for consulting me.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I usually perceive a high-pitched ringing noise. It is not pulse-like and does not change with head or neck movement. I have already started relaxation and meditation. Do you think supplements might be useful?

I have heard that zinc, B12, and certain supplements like ginkgo biloba and Lipoflavonoid might help. Some people online have said that they have gotten relief from them.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Satyabrata Panigrahi

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, Ginkgo biloba and vitamin B12 help in this case. A nutritional supplement containing alpha-lipoic acid, methylcobalamin, chromium picolinate, and zinc can be used. The tinnitus relief application can be used in speaker mode; install it from the internet.

You can reach me anytime.

Thank you for consulting me.

Answered byDr. Satyabrata Panigrahi

Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.

Published At August 23, 2020
Reviewed AtOctober 9, 2025

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