Xanax Tinnitus

Submitted by Mark Berman Mon 07/04/2011

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What is the Xanax Tinnitus link in treatment? Xanax is a well-known medication for panic attacks and anxiety. But what many people don't know is that Xanax is often given to people suffering from tinnitus -- a ringing or buzzing in the ear.

Tinnitus is not a disease; rather, it is often a symptom of another problem. One such problem is stress-related TMJ inflammation.

XanaxTinnitus.com writes about Xanax Tinnitus use:

Sometimes tinnitus can be caused by stress. Especially when the stress has led to dysfunction with the TMJ joint. This area of the jaw, known as the temporomandibular joint, can cause great pain in the face and head, and lead to tinnitus. Xanax can help relieve the stress of panic and anxiety, and help relax the muscles in the facial area. So you can see how this medication can be an effective treatment for some cases of tinnitus.

Other Xanax Tinnitus uses: tinnitus can also cause sleep problems, so Xanax is sometimes prescribed to help people sleep.

But there are problems with Xanax Tinnitus help. First of all, Xanax can be addictive, so you have to be very careful with it.

Then there is an issue on Xanax Tinnitus raised by the American Tinnitus Association. A report from that group claims Xanax actually causes tinnitus in 6.6% of people who suffer it, according to TinnitusFormula.com.

So it appears Xanax can help you with your tinnitus, but it is not for every patient -- make sure you talk with your doctor and figure out if it is the best treatment for you.

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