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Hi just read your post and my eyes are so bad right now I thought I needed new glasses. Im afraid to go for an exam my eyes are so bad. Tearing blurred vision puffy and also look as if they are half closed. Everyone keeps saying that this will all go away Im praying Im stuck on 100mg from 900. Uncommonly, gabapentin causes blurred vision and diplopia . Steinhoff et al. reported that this drug has been linked with abnormal color perception and reduced contrast sensitivity due to an unknown mechanism. Gabapentin could also cause abnormal finding of visual evoked potentials and pattern electroretinogram . It was suggested that toxic I took Gabapentin (100 mg - 3 each day) for 15 months for shingles. My vision has been blurred and the doctor said that I have minor mascular degeneration. Some gabapentin side effects will go away with continued use. But there can be serious ones that require immediate medical care, including clumsiness, unsteadiness, and uncontrolled eye movements. Common side effects that usually don’t need medical attention include: blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue. Blurred vision: Gabapentin can affect your vision, making it difficult to focus or see clearly. Nausea and vomiting : Stomach discomfort can occur, leading to feelings of nausea or vomiting. These side effects often decrease as your body adjusts to the medication, but you should talk to your doctor if they persist or worsen. We started her on 400 mg gabapentin twice a day, increasing to 800 mg three times a day, which almost eliminated the pain. Nine months later she complained of episodes of disturbed vision lasting 5-10 minutes and dizziness. Ophthalmological examination found concentric visual field constriction (see figure on bmj.com). Previously, gabapentin has been linked to AAG, but only in case reports citing complaints of blurred vision, nystagmus, diplopia, and visual defects. These reports, plus the wide use of the drug, factored into the decision to conduct a large epidemiological study, Dr. Etminan said. Blurry vision caused by gabapentin can be a temporary side effect that goes away on its own after a few weeks of treatment. In most cases, it is not a cause for concern and does not require any specific treatment. In about 1-7% people who take Gabapentin do report double or blurred vision as its side effects. Not being able to see close up could be due to weak eyesight, would recommend that you go to an doc and get your eyes checked/tested. Gabapentin can cause various visual disturbances, including blurry vision. This side effect is relatively uncommon but can occur in some individuals. If you experience any changes to your vision while taking gabapentin, it’s important to discuss it with your healthcare provider. Consult your doctor. Common side effects of gabapentin include: drowsiness or dizziness; headache or blurred vision; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; dry mouth; weight gain; swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles; back or joint pain; flulike symptoms such as fever or body aches. Rare but serious side effects. Rare but serious side effects of gabapentin Gabapentin may cause issues with your eyes, such as blurred or double vision. Another eye problem reported by 8% of people taking IR gabapentin for seizures is nystagmus (rapid eye movements that you can’t control). Doctors often prescribe gabapentin to prevent epilepsy-related seizures and nerve pain. It is generally safe but can have side effects, including blurred vision and behavior changes. Some side effects of gabapentin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If your patients have taken gabapentin to manage chronic pain or other conditions, they may have a higher chance of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, Canadian researchers report. Their study found a significant occurrence of acute angle-closure glaucoma in patients who took gabapentin the year prior to the diagnosis. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Yes, Gabapentin can cause double vision, a condition medically known as ‘Diplopia’. Several surveys have revealed that people have not just complained of double vision, but several other ocular problems have also been reported. Extensive studies have failed to demonstrate an effect of gabapentin on GABA receptors, GABA uptake or GABA metabolism, yet a GABAergic mechanism has not been ruled out. In a study that assessed the efficacy and tolerability of gabapentin in 599 epilepsy patients, blurred vision and diplopia were among the adverse effects reported 141. Yes, gabapentin can cause blurry vision. It is, in fact, considered one of the most commonly reported side effects and it usually begins to subside within a few weeks of your treatment or when your body is completely adjusted to the medication.
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