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Does serotonin play a role in tinnitus? Mouse study raises question

April 25, 2026

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An animal study has linked serotonin to worse tinnitus but what does this mean for people using SSRIs? Image credit: PhotoAlto/Getty Images

New research in mice suggests that higher levels of serotonin might worsen the symptoms of tinnitus, a condition where a person hears constant buzzing or ringing in one or both ears.
Tinnitus can severely impact mental well-being, causing or exacerbating symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Since psychiatrists often treat clinical depression and anxiety with…

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