What Could It Be I Am Experiencing Pulsating Noises In My Ear?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2020

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Question : Started taking wellbutrin 300 mgs. I am experiencing pulsating noises in my rt ear. What could it be?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably side effects of Wellbutrin

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Wellbutrin.
This medication can cause pulsating noise in the ear.
Other side effects that you may feel are dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty in contracting.
The symptoms usually go away gradually so you should not be worried.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (34 hours later)

Dr Gurabardhi,
How long will it take for the ear pulsating to go completely away. Could it become permanent or dies the Wellbutrin have to get completely out of your system. I have not lost any heading.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can not be confirmed how long will the tinnitus persist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

It is very difficult to confirm how long will this side effect persist .
For some patients this side effect is temporary.
For others this side effects prove to be permanent.
It depends especially on the dose and period of time that you have used the medication.
If the symptom persists, I recommend to consult your doctor for further evaluation and an alternative treatment.

Hope it helps dear,
Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee