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Reviewer: itchyears, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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My seasonal allergies made my ears itch to the point where I had redness, flakes, and sometimes bleeding. My ENT Dr. prescribed this med and using it as drops in the canal made me dizzy, but swabbing with a q tip dipped in the medication eliminated that problem. Works great! Only need to use it once a week during allergy season.
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Reviewer: EWard, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I cannot believe I went for two years with what felt like ants in my ear. The doctor prescribed this. Although I doubted it would work, nothing else had, I was amazed. Immediate relief. I use it for occasional flare-ups and it stops it immediately.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Gave fast relief of pain and itching. Now I use it about once a week. First thing I have had that worked. May accentuate tinnitus.
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Reviewer: Deb, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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What my concern is and I haven't been able to find supporting documentation...but I also suffer from Tinnitus. During a period when my ear eczema wasn't "prevalent," and I wasn't using the drops, my "ringing" seemed to be softer. After a recent flare up and my renewed use of the oil, my Tinnitus returned with a vengeance. Does ANYONE know if tinnitus is a possible
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Reviewer: isabela, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I haven't used it yet, but I got a good price from GoodRx online. Only $23!
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