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Can taking niacin and experiencing a niacin flush help cease ototoxic medication induced tinnitus by improving circulation to my middle ear?
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Maybe: In theory, Niacin helps increase blood flow. Taking a supplement has also helped some folks subjectively. So, some who take Niacin may notice improvement in their tinnitus, but it is likely not from the added circulation. Ototoxic damage is not reversed by increased blood circulation.
Answered 7/7/2017
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