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Can zyprexa (olanzapine) withdrawal cause ringing in the ears? is that a precursor to hearing voices?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Not really.: Zyprexa (olanzapine) withdrawal can cause insomnia and recurrence of delusions and hallucinations. I have never encountered tinnitus as a specific withdrawal side-effect. Tinnitus is not a precursor to hearing voices but sometimes tinnitus is misinterpreted as auditory hallucinations.

Answered 4/13/2018

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