October 3 2008, 11:35 am PT | Posted in: Drugs
Hi thereI am curious to know if yo have heard from others complaining of tinnitus after using minoxidil. I had used finasteride for some 10 years, it seems without any side effects. I stopped the finasteride and had a break for about 18 months from any treatments and then started using minoxidil 5%.Within 3 months i began to be woken with tinnitus. It is now constant in both ears.
Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated.
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can be a warning sign for many serious medical conditions not related to medications, but it is also a known rare side effect of minoxidil. You need to see your doctor if you have such a problem. While it may be a potential side effect of the medication, you cannot afford to attribute the symptom to a side effect without a medical examination.
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I have been having the tinnitus ringing after hair restoration surgery around 4/2008. I also am concerned about the post-surgery medications: Finasteride and Minoxidil. I have continuous ringing in both ears and feel a sense of fullness or pressure in the ears. I have stopped taking the Finasteride and only use the Minoxidil once in the morning. Should I stop the Minoxidil until I see the ENT Dr.? Is there anything to take to stop the ringing? thanks, GREG