Ear problems symptoms and conditions

OMG...I want to thank everyone for their comments, as I thought I was just crazy, I have not been able to walk more than 25 steps in three years because of this stupid Lisinopril. I could honestly just cry. Three years have been just taken. My daughter was 8 and now she is 11. We have not been able to go to the mall one time because mommy's muscle pain and weakness is so bad and it is just embarrassing to try to walk around a mall or the airport. I am only 39 there is no reason my primary Dr. should not have caught this. I have been referred for and had multiple MRI's, cortisone injections, nerve testing and nerve blocks, taken Tramadol until I can not take it anymore. Thank you all of you. Thank you. God Bless you, in Jesus name, Amen.

I've been on it for about 2 months, the first month nothing really happened...but the last month its just been getting worse and worse. Light headed, sweaty hands, cold feet, tinglinging in the fingers, heart palpitations, etc...the worst are the heart palps, and light headedness (I feel like I might pass out right now!). I stopped taking it today, my last pill was yesterday morning, so hopefully the side effects will subside today or tomorrow.

for those who went off the drug, how long did it take for the side affects to disappear?

Amazing! Just now I decided to check on Lisinopril side effects.
Imagine my surprise when I found the first posting described me!!
Morning cough, persistent runny nose, left ear problems!!!
Also have the dizziness and faint feeling on occasion.
Have been on Lisinopril-hctz 20 for two years and my symptoms have suddenly gotten worse with headaches.

I appreciate the information this site has provided and DO BELIEVE.

I am a 49 year old female I took Cymbalta for 3 days and on the 4th morning I woke up with severe blurred vision and roaring in my ears that was April 26,2008. My ears are still ringing. I clenched my teeth so hard in my sleep I traumatized one of my upper molars which resulted in a root canal and crown. I have been to a ENT to have my ears checked, he said I had minimal hearing loss and gave me lipo flavonoid to take for the ringing. I just went to a neurologist today who is requesting an MRI on my brain to rule out a tumor. I don't know if this is a coincidence or not ,I know the clenching caused the damage to my tooth. The neurologist said ringing in the ears is not a side effect of Cymbalta. My life has been a nightmare since I took it.

Adderall has been an excellent drug for the treatment of ADD. It took me from a lethargic, disorganized adult, to a more productive one who finally could finish her work and leave her desk organized at the end of the day. Unfortunately...
...there are many side effects to this drug which has, reluctantly forced me to quit taking it. The weight loss was a welcome side-effect as was getting rid of the lethargy I have experienced on a daily basis since the age of 11 (anti-depressants did nothing). However, my infrequent migraines became daily and excruciating after starting Adderall and its generics. My insurance could not keep up with the coverage of the migraine meds I needed. I began experiencing ear problems (primarily in my left ear) that felt like I constantly had the pressure associated with a cold. After visiting my doctor (who told me nothing was wrong), an ENT doctor, getting a hearing test, and an MRI of my ear canals and Eustachian tubes, I finally found out it was due to the Adderall. The worst side effects, however, was a gradual increase in dermatitis (dry, itchy, scaly, skin). My complexion looked sallow and my back and neck broke out in horrible cyst-like acne (not typical AT ALL for me). My eyes became so dry (not to mention the cotton mouth), that I began trying to reverse this effect with pills from a Lasik eye center (helped, but didn't solve the problem). Perhaps the worst side effect, however, has been the hair loss. Long, beautiful blond hair, has been replaced by very thinning hair (comes out tons at a time in my shower), which is now brittle and breaks all the time. I have finally decided to quit this medication despite its benefits. I only took 15mg 2/day. Once my body recovers, I hope to take on an as-needed basis for important work projects or hectic weeks where productivity is necessary. Other than that, I won't take it any more. The side effects are too severe, even for me.

I have problems with sinus infections, trouble breathing and wheezing while using cellcept. I was at one point so bad with sinus infections that my ears had to be drained of mucous on several occasions. I know it was from Cellcept because I was taken off of it for almost a year and all sinus and ear problems stopped. Then recently I put back on a small dose and the problems returned within two weeks.

I was given a shot of Rocephin and oral penicillin about 2 months ago. I have been allergic to Penicillin all my life, but my Dr decided to give it to me because I had strep throat so bad and it kept coming back. We had hoped that my allergy had miraculously gone away! With in a day, I got the worst heartburn I've ever had (and I have a hiatal hernia and esophogitis, so I'm pretty familiar with heartburn) and my shoulders were killing me. I got hives on my chest and face (no doubt from the penicillin) and my urine was bright orange. I called my Dr and told him of the symptoms and he said, must be the penicillin and put me on a z-pack. Now, another separate episode...Last week, I developed urinary tract infection symptoms and called my Dr. He gave me Bactrum and I got worse, running fever, blood in my urine, kidney pain, disorientation... etc. So I went to see the doctor and he gave me a shot of Rocephin, and oral Cipro. My urinary symptoms seemed to get better that evening and the next morning. Around 9 am I started getting a slight cramping feeling in my abdomen near my belly button. It quickly spread to my upper abdominal area and into my shoulders and upper back and the pain was so severe I was doubled over screaming like a woman giving birth to a 10 lb baby with no drugs! This pain intensified and lasted for 2 hours. My brother took me to the ER but by the time the Dr saw me, the pain had subsided. They ran blood work, and did an ultra sound and found nothing. Go figure! I even told the nurse I had been given a shot of Rocephin and that last time I had it, I had the above mentioned symptoms (orange pee...etc) While I was in the hospital, my lower back... close to my tailbone started hurting, so I figured I might have pulled something when I was having that 2 hour spaz attack. Well by that evening, I can't walk and I have pains radiating down my butt and leg. The location of where I received the shot is pretty much on fire, and sensitive to the touch. I don't know what's going on here, but I'm 100% blaming the shot of Rocephin and it makes me mad that my doctor, nor the ER doctor can put 2 and 2 together, but I have to figure it out on my own. What am I paying them for?

Am I the only one who has gained a lot of weight while on Lisinopril? I have gained over 40lbs in 3 years. I have also experienced odd muscle cramping and have never made a connection to this and Lisinopril. The pain in my ear, side of my head, and my jaw was unbelievable. ENT dr thought it was TMJ or nerve damage. He was not able to really pin down the exact cause. One month later I was bed ridden with severe back pain, which I have never had before. MRI showed nothing. Headaches are daily, cough, leg cramps, chest pain, decreased sex drive, and definitely have feelings of depression. I have never made the connection between the changes in my personality, health, and lifestyle to this medicine; but now I have. I will be immediately contacting my doctor to discuss alternatives. My BP when I started was 150/90 and now is 112/70. Please let me know if anyone has also had the weight gain like I have experienced. I know I am going to have to have hard facts to show to my doctor. Thank you.

My deepest, most heartfelt sympathy for all the horrific losses and suffering.
I wrote earlier, but I am so traumatized by all this... I can't write long now. Besides all the rest of the torture we've all endured, please let me know and do reply if tinnitus and/or hearing loss has been a major problem. Perfect a year and a half ago, I just had my hearing tested and have so hearing loss in my left ear only. Right ear is still perfect. Funny too... my newly developed tinnitus is also in my left ear only.
I am 50 with a bunch of problems from a head injury of 22 years ago and just within the last few year correctly diagnosed. My life is already destroyed, but about a year ago... it all started getting worse. Now, almost completely unable to function, I am trying to nail if the cause is the Singulair I stopped couple of nights ago and started maybe 2 years ago.
I need to determine (because they can find no cause) for the recent onset of the hearing loss and tinnitus... which someone described perfectly as a hissing sound, like someone is letting the air out of my head.
So please let me know if tinnitus and or a hearing loss seems a result of this miserable drug for you too... Thank you...
losthope18

As a pediatrician I write for singulair every day.
The medication is for allergies.
Allergies cause adenoidal swelling, which cause sleep disturbances which makes the child tired the next day with makes him over weight, less attentive, hyper and eventually act out.
This in turn makes the child experience parental, peers and teachers criticism/ abuse, with leads to the child feel inadequate, embarrassed, frustrated and eventually depressed and suicidal.

Yes, singulair does cause behavioral change but they appear within the first couple of peels, the rest is due to allergies, lack of medical care, i.e. sleep, singulair, and zyrtec deficiency.
Allergy shots cause 4 times the incidence of suicidally than singulair, and Ritalin 10 times more.
They say in hebrew "once a stone is thrown into a well, thousands of smart people won't find it".
Check it, it's true.

Yes, my daughter is 17 and was on Singular for about 3 weeks. The Doctor prescribed it to her for allergies. She had asthma up till she was about 10 or so. No problems with Asthma since then. But last year when she started with allergies issues, they took her off Zyrtec and put her on the singular. She had ALL the symptoms you read about. Cramping, muscle pain, had an asthma attack, ear problems, feeling of depression, EXTREME angry behavior, fly off the handle at the least little thing, feeling of not being "good enough", that she was a failure, had no friends, nightmares, scared. It was just unbelievable what we saw. For 3 weeks. Finally, when her period came about 2 weeks early, I thought of the singular, she had cramps, heavy cramps. Zyrtec had caused heavy bleeding and cramps and the doctor said that "could" be a side effect to the Zyrtec so let's put her on Singular.
I never thought to really read the insert when we picked up the medicine. I thought the doctor knew what they were doing. I have used this same group of doctors for 24 years. What a huge mistake I made.
She took the last dose 3 weeks ago,and within days we noticed how different she felt. More like herself. Even her teachers had noticed how she felt so down on herself.
Please share this.....tell everyone you know who has children with allergies or asthma. A drug that is suppose to stop, or prevent allergies is NOT suppose to cause allergy problems, or cause Asthma.

25 mg 2x a day to 100 mg 2 x a day will cut back to 100 mg 1 x a day because of the sinus/ ear problems however i began taking as a mood stabilizer/weight management drug and it has been wonderful. side effects have included tingling in hands, feet and face and appetite suppression. I have not been on any other prescription medications, so for you others, who have had bad experiences, most of you I have been reading have been taking one to three other meds at one time, maybe that could be adding to the issues of your side effects?? I'm not sure, but it's been great and I've not had any ongoing irritating side effect other than the ear pain caused by the high dosage.

I am 53 years old. Went on Yasmin for 3 mths continously to stop periods while travelling overseas for 6 weeks.
I travel overseas frequently - but had never taken Yasmin before. I am healthy, fit and a non smoker.
Breathlessness and ear problems started overseas after 5 weeks into the trip. On return it has been found I suffered a major DVT incident and now have blood clots in the lungs. Extremely lucky to have survived.
I believe that Yasmin has had a cause in what has happened.

I have been taking adderall for over a year, but for about 10 months ago, I started taking wellbutrin also and since have had chronic problems with my ears, It's actually getting worse. Not so much ear infections, but the pressure is actually pushing inward. So i feel light headed just funky all day. Kind of like a head cold without the cold. I can't figure out which one is causing (i think wellbutrin) since that's when it began. But it could be the combination. Just wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing this. I am 35 female.
thanks pam

To all women who have suffered from Yasmin,

I stopped taking that pill early July 06 after taking it for 4 years. Before I stopped I was suffering from:
- anxiety, irritability, irrationality (nearly split up with boyfriend)
- ear problems (damaged eardrums, constant ear blocage (none of the ephedrine medication worked)
- Severe muscle cramps (feet and calves)
- Pains in my right shoulder and arm
- Regular faintings (I found myself a few times in ER/ none of the tests they did show any abnormalities)
- Pain in my lower stomach
- Complete lack of energy
- No enthusiasm about what I used to enjoy doing
- Felt sick everytime I did some hiking (going up a hill for ex)
- Heart palpitations especially in the mornings when getting up
- Shortness of breath
- Swollen and aching gums (even the dentist thought they were strange and could not understand why as I had a perfect mouth hygiene)

At the time, I did not think at all about Yasmin as a poison, but slowly I realised I was sick because of it. Everytime I took it I felt disgusted like my body was saying: 'ENOUGH, I HAD ENOUGH OF THIS STOP IT!!'
I stopped early July 06 and since then slowly, I am becoming myself again. I suffered when I stopped especially of muscle weakness and ear problems but after 7 months off it, the muscles are becoming strong again (I have been doing light excercises since I stopped the pill) and my ears start to feel normal again.

The only new thing at the moment is that I gained 2kgs (about 4lb) in weight only around my tummy !!
Has anybody out there got the same problem? Is this normal ?
Does the weight go down once your body has completely recovered? How long does it take?

Thank you for your comments. I simply want to add :
IF YOU TAKE YASMIN AND FEEL BAD STOP IT NOW ! YOU WILL FEEL WORSE FOR A WHILE AFTER STOPPING IT BUT YOU WILL RECOVER SOONER OR LATER!! IT IS JUST A MATTER OF PATIENCE

To Yasminresearcher,

I have been off Yasmin for nearly 6 months and I did experience some ear problems when I was on Yasmin. The doctor kept telling me that I had media otitis with some mild infection, a damaged drum and that it would clear, it never really cleared. I am still having some kind of ear congestion : my ears feel blocked and I can hear my heart beating into them especially when I lay down or turn sides in the bed at night, also when I sit and I get up very quickly. This condition was getting better as soon as I stopped the pill but it has started again recently although not as bad as it used to be. Have you experienced the same ? Also what do you mean by 'heart murmur'?

The first day I developed a minor rash on my back that got progressively worse and has spread over a large portion of my body. ENT Doctor beleives I have developed "drug induced lupus" in response to the drug! This drug did not work to clear up my sinus and ear problems. I would suggest another med. The rash and insane itching all over was not worth it!!!!

as an ent doctor with 36 years of apppling cresylate to infected ears i can tell you that the product is unsurpassed in treatment of fungal external ear problems. some stinging is common if the ear is badly infected. very severe pain usually incicates a perforation of the ear drum, especially if the pain is felt down into the neck area. it only takes a couple of applications to do the job and if it is used excessively it is very caustic to the ear and , as noted in the other posts, to the skin surrounding the ear. take care with this very potent drug.

I wouldn't wish these side effects on anybody. My doctor prescribed this medicine to me on a Monday, I took my first pill after dinner that evening, when I went to bed I had such terrible pain in my ears and face. I barely slept that night nothing would ease the pain. I didn't really have much ear problems before I took the pill only pressure around my eyes, however after taking the pill it intensifed the pressure in my face and brought out severe ear pain. I refused to take any more of this medicine, however this 1 pill I took remained in my system because the following night I had the worst, most horrifing dreams of my life, I couldn't even repeat these dreams to anyone. This medicine is terrible it did me no good, the only thing I got out of it was more intense pain and pressure and dreams that are to horrible to even talk about.

I was prescribed Levaquin for Pharyngitis...Two other Anti-biotics didn't work...The Levaquin seemed to work. The pharyngitis is almost gone--but still there...dosage 5 tablets @ 750 mg...Side effects---same as everyone on this board...Headache,,ear problems,,,weakness,,,muscle/joint pain,,lower bowel pain,,,,conjunctivitis,,,,allergy symtoms,,,,stiff neck,,shoulder pain...If this is a cure for pharyngitis--it ain't worth it.....CFC

I started taking this on Monday after seeing an ENT for severe sinus and ear problems. He originally was going to prescribe Amoxycillin but since that bothers my stomach, he gave me 5 free samples of Levaquin and a prescription for at 10 day supply. This is day four and I have had to stop taking this drug because I feel like I can't see straight and my head is extremely foggy. I slept very fitfully last night, I kept waking up with my heart pounding and at one point, my tongue was swollen and tingly. I woke up this morning and felt like I never went to sleep at all. As it is right now, I can't remember anything I've done 10 minutes ago. Needless to say, I'm not taking this stuff anymore.

I took guaifenex last year for fluid in my ears. It caused sleeplessness made me feel nervous, and accelerated my heart rate. I tried breaking the pill in half and still had the side effects. This year I am having ear problems again, and tried an over the counter nasal decongestant. I am having similar side effects. It seems anything with Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is the culprit.

Does anyone know an alternative to clear up ear fluid?

I have been on Singulair for about 2 1/2 years...I thought it was a miracle drug. The asthma I had been strapped with since I was 7 yrs old (40 yrs old now) seemed to subside greatly. Last week, I went to the doctor with another ear infection...something that has been extremely common in the last several years. I had never before had ear problems..even as a child. My mother heard Singulair advertised on TV and one of the possible side effects was ear aches and ear infections. Could Singulair be the culprit? Is this why both of my ears are stopped up going on 6 days now? Ugh...I WILL be contacting my doctor tomorrow!

I was prescribed levaquin for sinus and ear problems. Since taking this 500mg. tablet, I have had vivid dreams, stupid ones, like putting a needle through a can of soup and withdrawing the fluids. Im constantly thirst, can quinch thrist, mouth if constantly dry. Cant sleep> feel no better>Tired all the time>and feel NO better. I was just checking this site and found many answers. Im stopping this medication today. I have never felt so bad taking a medication. Diana