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Citolpram and eye problems or damage

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Hi I have found a friend who has recentley had blurred vision and eye damage after starting Citolpram can anyone help? she is now off the tabs but its still a problem. the hospital have given her eyedrops.

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  • Meathlad
    Meathlad

    Posted

    Chris

    I have been on these tabs for about two weeks and i have done some research about there side effects, as far as i am aware these tabs do cause blurred vision... my adivise to you would be to get your friend to there GP or hosiptal, they might be able to determine what has happend and if it is the medication they can change it for your friend.... but my advise would be to get her to the doctors asap.

    Regards

    Richie

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi richland thanks for that it has really caused damage she has been to hospital she off these but they have told her they dont know how long before her sight comes back properly or if it will it caused inflamation at the back of her eyes were all so worried about her. perhaps its rare but non the less needs mentioning many thanks anyone who can help. chris
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I too have been experiencing several flash blurred effects recently . have been on citalopram 30mg for a year now. also have Fuch's dsytrophy, which I thought was the problem deteriaton. visited the eye hospital but they could not see any real problems. also have noticed the tablets have changed .different shape to what I used to get.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    [quote:e28665f257=\"Anonymous\"]I too have been experiencing several flash blurred effects recently . have been on citalopram 30mg for a year now. also have Fuch's dsytrophy, which I thought was the problem deteriaton. visited the eye hospital but they could not see any real problems. also have noticed the tablets have changed .different shape to what I used to get.[/quote:e28665f257]

    I am diabetic (insulin dependant for 35 yrs) and have been taking citalopram for around 3 yrs now. I have had blurred vision in one eye since taking it but i've been told it's because I have a blocked blood vessel behind the eye (it was perfect before I starting taking this medication?). Very interesting to hear that others have a similar problem

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