{"id":39401,"date":"2025-08-21T06:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=39401"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:57:05","slug":"cannabis-tinnitus-worsen-or-improve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabis-tinnitus-worsen-or-improve\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Cannabis Worsen or Improve Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you hearing phantom sounds \u2013 ringing, buzzing, clicking, or roaring \u2013 that no one else can? The good news is you\u2019re not haunted. The bad news is you may have tinnitus, a common hearing issue among up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK395560\/#:~:text=Tinnitus%20is%20quite%20common%3A%20Between%205%25%20and%2015%25%20of%20all%20adults%20experience%20a%20longer-lasting%20episode%20of%20tinnitus%20at%20some%20point%20in%20their%20lives.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15% of adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While there\u2019s no known cure, there are ways to manage tinnitus symptoms and its effects on your quality of life. However, certain habits may worsen the condition, and according to some, cannabis is one of them. Follow us as we delve into the truth of this, starting with a quick clarification of what tinnitus is and what causes it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Tinnitus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tinnitus is a condition where you hear sounds that aren\u2019t there. Not voices, but rather ringing, buzzing, hissing, or similar phantom noises. In severe cases, the sounds can be loud, persistent, and disruptive to daily life, impacting concentration and even sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tinnitus can occur in one ear or both, and while the condition itself isn\u2019t deadly, it may be a symptom of a more serious underlying issue. For example, it may be a sign of oncoming hearing loss, ear infections, high blood pressure, or a neurological disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/listening-3079065_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ringing in ear\" width=\"866\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/listening-3079065_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/listening-3079065_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/listening-3079065_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/listening-3079065_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes of Tinnitus<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most common cause of tinnitus is prolonged or sudden exposure to loud sounds that damage hearing and leave your ears ringing or buzzing. It\u2019s especially common among workers who frequently use firearms or work in loud machining environments, such as factories or construction sites, without hearing protection. In younger people, popular hangouts like sporting events, concerts, loud indoor venues, or excessive headphone volumes are common causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tinnitus may also be due to factors beyond your control, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Age-related hearing loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ear infections, blockages, or eardrum rupture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medications like antibiotics, antidepressants, cancer drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Head or neck injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Circulatory problems like high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stress and anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Otosclerosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/53317-Autoimmune-diseases-hearing-loss-tinnitus-ra-lupus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Autoimmune diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Idiopathic (no known cause)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Does Cannabis Worsen Tinnitus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to multiple studies, yes \u2013 and many point to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/the-real-truth-about-thc-separating-fact-from-fiction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, as the culprit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, a 2020 medical review published in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7752070\/#:~:text=Noyes%20et%20al.%20first,in%20a%20controlled%20environment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> journal examines the relationship between cannabis and tinnitus across a few studies. One particular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/50159\/#:~:text=The%20administration%20of,may%20analgesic%20potential.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">study from 1975<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> shows 11 out of 33 cancer patients experiencing tinnitus as a side effect after receiving 10\u2009mg or 20\u2009mg of THC plus either 60 or 120 mg of codeine. Patients who received a higher dose had tinnitus more frequently, but keep in mind they all had cancer and were given codeine at the same time, causing an unclear association that doesn\u2019t really extrapolate to the general population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A more relevant and recent 2023 study on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/otology-neurotology\/abstract\/2023\/07000\/association_between_cannabis_use_and_tinnitus_in.24.aspx#:~:text=Tinnitus%20prevalence%20was,use%20and%20tinnitus.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Association between Cannabis Use and Tinnitus in U.S. Adults<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> shows tinnitus to be more common among heavy cannabis users (20.5%). It\u2019s less common among light users (17.0%) and even less so among non-users (12.0%). Even after accounting for factors like age, noise exposure, and hearing loss, the study still strongly links heavy cannabis use to tinnitus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Then there\u2019s the 2019 cross-sectional observational study on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7278074\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Association between Marijuana Use and Tinnitus<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which suggests that regular marijuana use may cause tinnitus. Cannabis users in the study were more likely to experience tinnitus, but no link was found between the amount of marijuana used and the likelihood of having tinnitus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anecdotal evidence also points toward cannabis worsening tinnitus. According to Redditor,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/tinnitus\/comments\/ytm1ew\/comment\/iw5xtm4\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BaeLogic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, \u201cAte a 10 mg edible and my T went from a 3\/10 to about an 8\/10. After about 8 hours, it returned to the baseline.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/tinnitus\/comments\/19fi3op\/comment\/l3cvqlk\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RobsSister<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also shared, \u201cI have permanent Tinnitus, but THC makes it temporarily worse. \ud83d\ude29\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/tinnitus\/comments\/19fi3op\/comment\/kjkuo1m\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DownxLow\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> feedback sheds even more light: \u201cFor me, it does not help, and I have never heard about anyone getting relief from it. I smoke every day, mostly vape carts and some flower now and again. The ringing doesn\u2019t generally get worse when I use the cartridges, but flower can cause my tinnitus to spike\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Cannabis May Worsen Tinnitus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several theories exist about why cannabis might worsen tinnitus, but two stand out the most. The first hypothesis is that too much <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/new-study-finds-yet-another-link-between-cannabis-and-heart-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">THC raises short-term blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by increasing heart rate, which can temporarily harm blood vessels in the inner ear and reduce blood flow to the cochlea. This stress on the ear\u2019s blood supply may trigger or worsen tinnitus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The other theory is that THC activates CB1 receptors in the parts of the brain involved in hearing, like the cochlear nucleus and hypothalamus. This can increase nerve activity, which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2015.00060\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">animal studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> link to worse tinnitus symptoms, especially after exposure to loud noises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, THC may amplify how the brain processes sound, making internal noises like ringing or buzzing more noticeable. This heightened awareness may intensify tinnitus symptoms, making phantom sounds harder to ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>READ: <a class=\"sc-ciFRQG jVdmlA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-do-psychedelics-help-with-phantom-limb-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do Psychedelics Help With Phantom Limb Pain?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Flip Side of Cannabis and Tinnitus<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While multiple studies indicate that cannabis might worsen the ringing in your ears, they don\u2019t paint a complete picture. You see, if you have tinnitus, especially really bad tinnitus, the phantom sounds can be constant and loud enough to impair your hearing. It can also be distracting and stressful enough to disrupt your mental health, causing anxiety or even depression. In fact, according to a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9917824\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023 cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, depression and anxiety are more common among tinnitus sufferers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To combat psychological strain and improve quality of life, many tinnitus patients rely on cannabis. In one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36823672\/#:~:text=80%25%20of%20patients%20that%20were%20actively%20using%20cannabis%20reported%20that%20it%20helped%20with%20tinnitus%2Drelated%20symptoms%2C%20such%20as%20dizziness%2C%20anxiety%2C%20bodily%20pain%2C%20and%20sleep%20disturbances.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">study involving 45 patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 80% admitted to using cannabis to treat tinnitus-related symptoms like dizziness, anxiety, bodily pain, and sleep disturbances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to stress, anxiety, and sleeping trouble, tinnitus is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10248455\/#:~:text=Tinnitus%20may%20accompany%20many%20different%20health%20disorders%20such%20as%20epilepsy%2C%20neuropathic%20pain%2C%20anxiety%2C%20and%20stress%20that%20are%20known%20to%20be%20responsive%20to%20cannabinoids%20(13).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">linked to several conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and COVID-19 syndromes that may also be eased by cannabis. Addressing the underlying condition could, in turn, possibly be helpful for tinnitus symptoms as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New 2023 research also indicates that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10248455\/#s2:~:text=Neuroinflammation%2C%20cytokines%2C%20and,ECS%20in%20tinnitus.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">targeting the CB2 receptor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> instead of CB1 may be helpful for reducing inflammation associated with tinnitus and other conditions. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/terpenes\/caryophyllene\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beta-caryophyllene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a powerful dietary cannabinoid and terpene that selectively does this, but it is not yet studied in this context.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep in mind that cannabis doesn\u2019t treat tinnitus or improve it. These people simply use it to make living with tinnitus more bearable. The calming effects of CBD help them relax, while the impairing effects of THC help distract them from the phantom sounds. A combined effect that helps alleviate the stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health strains from living with tinnitus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s anecdotal evidence to support this benefit, and here are a few gathered from Redditors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/tinnitus\/comments\/ytm1ew\/comment\/iw51t7x\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crackodile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: \u201cYes, it helps me. This seems to be a contrarian view, however. My tinnitus is quite severe and chronic. I&#8217;ve had it for decades, and marijuana makes it easier to cope with it. It doesn&#8217;t make it better, it doesn&#8217;t reduce it, but it just makes it easier to cope &#8211; I can enjoy watching a movie or other activities and not notice the ringing.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/tinnitus\/comments\/ytm1ew\/comment\/iw5dq2n\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Topotaul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: \u201cExactly the same for me. I\u2019m into my 14th year of having T. It\u2019s slowly got worse and worse to the point now that there\u2019s no escape from it. I\u2019m become an insomniac. I find it incredibly difficult to get to sleep. I\u2019ll then wake up 5 or 6 times through the night. I vape weed to take the edge off the stress. Has absolutely no effect on the T itself; it just helps me cope with it and to get through the night.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/tinnitus\/comments\/19fi3op\/comment\/kjlhfw2\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ratdickralphbaby<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: \u201cTbh mine was really bad today, it made me depressed, along with other things. I smoked when I finally got home, and that helped me pull myself out of the depression, and that helped me stop caring so much about the tinnitus, which eventually made it quieter or at least seem it. So in today\u2019s case, it worked, but that\u2019s not always the case; sometimes weed makes me extremely anxious. This is all new to me too. I smoked daily for 15 years, and tinnitus completely changed my relationship with tinnitus.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39402\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image_2025-05-28_104654655-300x70.png\" alt=\"A post from a Redditor\" width=\"866\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image_2025-05-28_104654655-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image_2025-05-28_104654655-768x180.png 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image_2025-05-28_104654655.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Reddit.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>So, Should You Use Cannabis If You Have Tinnitus?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can use cannabis if you have tinnitus, but it\u2019s crucial that you first understand its possible effects. Firstly, it may worsen the ringing in your ears, especially if you use a high-THC product or already have tinnitus, vertigo, or high blood pressure. The increased ringing typically doesn\u2019t last long but can be uncomfortable. This makes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-is-considered-high-thc-cannabis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">high-THC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> cannabis unideal if you have mild to average tinnitus, as it may temporarily make it worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, CBD-dominant cannabis products with less than 10% THC may not worsen your tinnitus. Most of the studies we found suggest that THC is the cannabis compound that causes ear ringing due to its effects on blood pressure and CB1 receptors in the ears. So, a hemp-based, low-THC product might be a safer option, such as CBD, CBDA, CBG, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anecdotal evidence from multiple tinnitus patients also indicates that cannabis might help you overcome stress, depression, and anxiety caused by the condition. How? It could help you relax and ignore the phantom sounds so you can enjoy other activities or just sleep better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Using Cannabis for Tinnitus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While cannabis may help manage tinnitus symptoms, keep in mind that the herb affects everyone differently. The same dose and strain might ease symptoms for one person but worsen someone else\u2019s. The only way to know for sure if cannabis will help your tinnitus is to try it yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, before you try it, talk to your doctor. They may advise against it if you have certain health conditions or are on medication that might interact negatively with cannabinoids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your doctor gives the go-ahead, use a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/appreciating-low-thc-strains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">low-THC cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> product to reduce the risk of triggering or worsening tinnitus symptoms. Start with a small dose and give yourself time to notice any changes in your hearing or overall well-being. If you don\u2019t notice any negative effects, you can slowly increase the dose to find what works best for you. Just be sure to listen to your body and stop if your symptoms get worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you hearing phantom sounds \u2013 ringing, buzzing, clicking, or roaring \u2013 that no one else can? The good news is you\u2019re not haunted. The bad news is you may have tinnitus, a common hearing issue among up to 15% of adults. 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