Tinnitus causes: Could my antidepressant be the culprit?

Q.	Can Zoloft and other antidepressants cause ringing in the ears? If so, what can I do about it? No name / No state given see response Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Daniel Hall-Flavin, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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