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TINNITUS TREATMENT AND USE OF BENZODIAZEPINES.

Philippine Martin¹, Thomas Dubois², Denis Jacques²

¹Department of Pneumology, Saint-Luc University Hospital, Louvain Catholic University, Yvoir, Belgium.

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Summary

Chronic tinnitus affects many, with current treatments lacking evidence. This study shows benzodiazepine over-prescription can be reduced with proper care and timely referrals to specialized tinnitus retraining therapy centers.

Keywords:

Tinnitus benzodiazepines treatment

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Pharmacology
Neurology

Background:

Chronic tinnitus impacts 14.7% of the European population.
No current evidence-based pharmacological treatment protocols exist for tinnitus.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) is an effective treatment available in specialized centers.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze benzodiazepine use in chronic tinnitus patients.
To evaluate the impact of multidisciplinary care on medication prescription patterns.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 116 patients undergoing rehabilitation at a multidisciplinary audiophonology center.
Quantification of benzodiazepine use before and after treatment.

Main Results:

Over-prescription of benzodiazepines is common in chronic tinnitus patients.
Proper care and rehabilitation can significantly reduce benzodiazepine use.

Conclusions:

Increased awareness of specialized multidisciplinary centers is crucial for frontline healthcare professionals.
Timely referrals can prevent therapeutic wandering and inappropriate benzodiazepine use.
Multidisciplinary care offers a pathway to reduce pharmacological dependence in tinnitus management.