Simvastatin and Ginkgo biloba in the treatment of subacute tinnitus: a retrospective study of 94 patients.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES:Studies suggest that hypercholesterolemia promotes the development of inner ear disorders such as tinnitus. However, the underlying pathomechanisms are still not clearly defined. METHODS:A retrospective study was performed to assess whether a reduction of serum cholesterol by 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors may result in a relief of subacute tinnitus. Remission rates of 58 patients were investigated after 4 months of treatment with simvastatin (40 mg). Results were compared to treatment with Ginkgo biloba (120 mg; n = 36) as control group. Differences between tinnitus score at the day of first treatment and after 4 months were used as main outcome measure. RESULTS:After treatment with simvastatin or G biloba, tinnitus score decreased from 41.3 ± 10.4 to 37.4 ± 17.3 and from 44.7 ± 11.2 to 41.2 ± 8.7, respectively. However, independently of the treatment regimen, differences of tinnitus scores were considered not significant. CONCLUSIONS:After administration of simvastatin over 4 months, this retrospective study has shown no significant efficacy in treatment of subacute tinnitus. For a more conclusive answer, further prospective, double-blind, and placebo-controlled studies with a larger number of patients are needed.

journal_name

Am J Otolaryngol

authors

Canis M,Olzowy B,Welz C,Suckfüll M,Stelter K

doi

10.1016/j.amjoto.2009.09.004

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2011-01-01 00:00:00

pages

19-23

issue

1

eissn

0196-0709

issn

1532-818X

pii

S0196-0709(09)00209-9

journal_volume

32

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