Dexamethasone is a member of the glucocorticoid steroid family. A report by the Audiology Department at the University of Milan described encouraging results for the use of this drug as a therapeutic for tinnitus. 50 patients suffering with tinnitus were given dexamethasone administered intratympanically to the inner ear (injected through the ear drum), three times daily for three months. 34% of patients reported complete disappearance of tinnitus, and 40% reported a significant decrease in tinnitus intensity [[i]].

There are a number of other studies which support these positive findings.

There is evidence supporting the use of dexamethasone for tinnitus alleviation, but it has only been demonstrated as effective for tinnitus caused by inner ear disorders.