Eye Problems From Medication

how long does blurred vision last after taking ativan. I took.5 mg at midnight and still have blurred vision at 1:00 pm. ## Hello, Bossy! How are you? Is this the first time you've taken it? It may take a day or two for that to improve, but if it lasts any longer than that, you should have your doctor check it out. This medication carries the risk of being habit forming and other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, irritability and headache.

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I constantly end up with a tropical viral infection in my one eye only. Please advise what I can use to clear it and how I can prevent getting it again? Also, are there any tests that one can have done to get to the root of the problem? I had a cataract eye op about four months ago and I am 68. I am in pretty good health and not on any drugs or heavy medication. I only take vitamins and health drinks when I feel I need an extra boost. The only thing I suffer from is sinuses and usually try one of the following over the counter meds: Advil cold & sinus tablets, Linctagon-C and Texas allergy 10mg. Regards.

My eyes have become very sensitive to light and feel watery and irritated most of the time now. I have been taking zolpidem off and on for a few months. Sometimes I cut the 10 mg pill into 2, but when I do this I wake up after a few hours. Is there any connection in using Zolpidem and eye problems? I see an opthomologist regularly and this wasn't a problem at my last visit several months ago. Is there any connection with zolpidem and eye sight? . ## Hello, Glorya14! How are you? Yes, Zolpidem has been known to cause some visual disturbances/problems as side effects. Learn more Zolpidem details here. Have you consulted your doctor? You may need to switch to a different medication. ## I made another appt with my eye dr this week. When I last saw him, I didn't have this problem so ...

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Its funny how those drug companys can take a perfect human and trash them with there precriptions that have more side effects than anything. i noticed nasonex causes eye problems.the first question my eye doctor ask was ? does glucoma run in the family ? No ! after watching TV i know why I am a suspect for glucoma. I hate prescriptions , they are an easy death, the pills people take thinking there getting better when there not is B/S. ## Hi JD F, I can understand how you feel about prescription drugs and certainly agree with a lot of the points you made. According to the link below, changes in vision are a severe side effect of Nasonex: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000204/#a602024-sideEffects Are you experiencing side effects of glaucoma?

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Can anyone help......I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and have a real problem with my bladder.Keep needing to urinate which is so exhausting and scares me if it doesnt go away has anyone had any experience of this.If so did the levothyroxine help? ## Frequent urination can be a symptom of Hypothyroidism, so the Levothyroxine might help, once your thyroid hormones are better balanced. The common side effects to the medication may include: nausea, fatigue, weight and appetite changes. Learn more: Have you consulted with your doctor about the frequent urination? There are some medications available that may help, in the meantime. It is also a condition that you will want to keep an eye on and if it doesn't improve, be certain to let your doctor know. ## yes im the same wi...

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My daughter took accutane 6 months ago and is now having problems with her vision, her eyes get really tired easily and burn, also she is feeling depressed all the time, and she is also tired all the time. Does anyone know if these symptoms will eventually go away, or is she stuck with them forever? Also any recommendations on treatment for these problems? Thanks a lot. ## Accutane, which contains the active ingredient Isotretinoin has been known to have an effect on vision and cause long term side effects, but has she consulted her doctor? It is important that she do so, to determine whether or not it was caused by the medication and, after receiving a diagnosis, what her treatment options are and only a doctor will be able to advise her on that. The severe side effects that this medic...

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My boyfriend just started using arv. And he was also taking ilvitrim but now he's got a bad rash and he's eyes are sore please tell me if this is normal and how long will it take for it to go away ## Hello, Zama! Antivirals and antibiotics can both cause non-allergic skin rashes and vision issues as side effects, however, he should have it checked out to be sure it's not an actual allergy that could be dangerous. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include dizziness, nausea and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking Oxybutynin hydrochloride 2.5mg per day for about 4 to 5 months and for the past few weeks I've been having trouble with my eyes and having bad headaches. Could these be side effects just starting now? ## Yes, those are possible side effects of this medication, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, and urinary retention. Are you on any other medications? How severe have the side effects been? ## I've been taking oxybutynin for a few years now I used to leak frequently and then it stopped and now I'm leaking always and it's very irritating what must I do or what's going on why is the oxybutynin not working anymore

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I'm in the process of switching from Oxycontin to xtampza er (insurance company forcing me to change) and I have experienced some issues with effectiveness. I've taken Oxycontin for about 15+ years as well as fast acting oxycodone. Now that I am taking xtampza when I need to take the fast acting oxy I'm experiencing itching and stinging sensations as well as a mild cough as if I'm having an allergic reaction; in particular around my eyes and mouth. I take the xtampza with food but I don't know how much food and of what kind will work best. I have been on a roller coaster ride of poor pain control now for 6 weeks and I'm wondering if anyone else has had similar issues? I've gone from having a reduced life to little life at all. ## What dose were you taking of ...

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I believe Latisse caused me to lose fat on my upper right eye lid, shriveling it up. I discontinued use and my eye looks back to normal. But it was very scary because it looked awful. Looking up latisse online, this is a side effect: periorbital fat loss. Proceed with caution and do your due dilligence before using. ## Hello, Helene! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you experienced. Was that the only side effect you experienced? The FDA lists others as possibly including hair growth outside the treatment area, eyelid pigmentation, increased ocular pressure and dry eye.

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When using Coveram for high blood pressure Hello yes read the side affects from coveram of other people and their problems with it - the urinating is bad as I felt like going to the loo a lot - but one thing I would like to confirm is this does it affect a person's eye. Complaints of floaters have been made whilst on this medicine - Also I am finding although it brings down the lower nbr for HBP the upper nbr is rather high - my HBP is hereditary though - Is it really safe to use plus the potassium thing? It recommends that people on this med should not take too much potassium. Does this include no orange juice or does it mean medicine with potassium? Thanks. ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? Yes, it can cause visual disturbances as a side effect, you may also experience others that are...

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I recently had cataract surgery and developed corneal abrasions afterwars, which were extrely pàinful. My eye surgeon ordered me doxycycline NYC 100. I have been on it for close to a month. He has indicated I should coniue on it for another month. I also have Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Can this medication be used for this reason and is it okay to stay on it this long? ## Hello, Constance! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the problems that you've been having. Yes, this is an antibiotic that is often used to prevent infections, as is being done in your case. It is often taken for longer periods of time when someone suffers from severe bacterial acne. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have been taking Ambien and am experiencing vision problems, tired eyes, flashes, and blur. ## Hello, Girlcat! How are you doing? Yes, Ambien has been known to cause such problems as side effects in some people that take it. I suffered similar effects from it. Have you consulted your doctor? You might need to try a different medication. ## I have been getting these similar eye problems since taking ambien. It's not happening when I take it at night, it's the next day or night! It's hard to explain but it seems like when I look up, I get a dizzy feeling and everything gets blurry for a minute! It also seems to make my head hurt right between my eyes when this happens. I noticed this last time I have a script for it. I had actually forgotten about it because its been a while s...

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I was on this drug for a long time for a mood disorder. I kept complaining of shortness of breath on small amounts of excersise. My eyes started to droop and I couln't breath. The Dr. diagnosed me with Myathesia Gravis. I was on oxygen and palnning to die early. They gave me IVIG therapy and this didn't work. Finally after taking medications for this supposed ilness for 6 months aqnd having reactions to the meds, the neurologist finally said that the Topamx could be causing the symptons of Mya thesia Gravis. I stopped taking the medicine and I can breath and do all sorts of things now. ## I was put on this medication 3 1/2 yrs ago for a seizure disorder. It worked well for about 9 mos. started having more and longer seizures. then jan 2005 had 7 in a row. I had speech problemsdy...

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What's alternative medication for tussigon. My dog is 15.5,15lb shihtzu with partially collapsed trachea, with cough/gagging episodes mostly upon waking up - drink water, excitement. He has been on tussigon 1/2 pill 1-2x p/d. Very hard to give pill. Tried everything from pill pockets, ALL kinds food, empty capsules, compounding, pill ejector, etc, grinding and add chicken flavor & 10 drops water and baby syringe into pocket in mouth to hide it. Pill seems to work better if administered NOT ground up. He fights and stresses horrifically! It's war each time & has drawn blood from my finger. Pill Very bitter. He's also on BP meds, vetmedin for heart 2x p/d, 1/ 4 water pill & eye meds. denamarin every other day (big problem getting that pill down too). These I can ha...

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Hi. I've currently stopped taking Depakote and I was wondering how long does it take for the side effects to go away mainly the eye floaters. ## Hello, ChickenMan! How are you? Are you sure they were due to the Depakote? Has this been confirmed by your doctor? It's not a side effect that's commonly reported by people taking it and, if it did cause them, it could be difficult to know how long it will take for them to clear up. How long have you been off of it? What are you taking instead?

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Im taking tonic water with quinine for cramping in my feet and legs and it helps but I have to empty my bladder all the time and it hard to hold. ## Hi maggie, In my honest opinion the side effect list for Quinine is pretty nerve racking. And although I didn't see a mention of any bladder-related concerns, I do have reason to suspect that one or more other side effects of this drug may be indirectly causing it: nausea restlessness difficulty hearing or ringing in the ears confusion nervousness rash hives itching flushing hoarseness difficulty breathing or swallowing swelling of the face, throat, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs fever blisters stomach pain vomiting diarrhea blurriness or changes in color vision inability to hear or see faintness easy bruising purple, bro...

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I currently am using Trazodone HCL 150Mg for insomnia. I usually cut the dosage in half or in thirds and notice my eyes and vision seem to be affected. It is as if my eyes are really tired, blink a lot, and definitely irritated. I take no other meds except 25Mg of Metoprolol ER to slow a rapid heartbeat. I have been taking Metoprolol for many months with no side effects. I previously had been using 50MG of Trazodone and it was quite ineffective. My doctor increased the dosage to help me sleep. I do not notice anyone complaining of eye problems. The Mfr. of Trazodone is TEVA Pharm. ## Hello, Gloria! How are you? The FDA does list blurry vision among the possible side effects of Trazodone, but they don't specify how or why it causes it, so yes, your symptoms could possibly be due to t...

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I was allergic rhinitis, operated in 2005, now I am feeling throat sores, eye dryness& burning sensation, some times upper back ache, little knee pain& writing scramps. What medicine should I take? A gen physian prescribed me to take 1. Montalucast tabs.2. Tab shelcal & 3. Tab meganeuron od plus. Should I take this? Any side effects?

My wife has been taking Tramadol for 4 weeks for hip paint before hip replacement surgery next month. It worked fine for the pain. However, she has visoin problems. She is very light sensative and wears sunglasses and stays in rooms with blinds pulled. Her pupils appear over dialated and do not responde at the same speed to light (opening or closing). This has bothered her to the extent that she holds and moves her head in funny ways. She seems to be always trying to look down to keep light out of her eyes. Her head movements remind me of the way some blind people seem go constantly move their heads. She ahs tight and soar neck muscles. SHe hold thing very close to her eyes to see what they are. She is a purchasing agent and this week is almost unable to read the paperwork to do her job...

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