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brenda53218
brenda53218

Has anybody had eye problems with zoloft. I have been on it since March 6 2018, I take 50. This morning I wroke up and my left eye was blurry, it seemed to focus in and out and finally it settled down

Any response would be appreciated.

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  • ida19624
    ida19624 brenda53218

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    Hi Brenda. .strange u should mention bout eyes. .mine wud get blurry at times. .. I wear lenses and just thot it mite be them. .until now. .my word. .how much more can see endure. .I've had 2 not so good days now. .really anxious. .and poor appetite 2day. . How are you otherwise.?

    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 ida19624

      Posted

      Hi Ida,

      It never ends does it, eye cleared up,made an appt for today. Didn't take my Zoloft this morning , waiting until I see my doctor. Otherwise same old same old. Anxious today, mainly because of eye issue . Yesterday I did some yard work which is a big deal for me. So it's like I take one step forward and three steps back. One day this too will pass (hopefully). Sorry to hear that you are still having difficulties. Thank you for your concern. Take care,stay strong ,we will overcome.

    • ida19624
      ida19624 brenda53218

      Posted

      Just wondering if u have any shakey feelings like INSIDE Brenda?. .my hands are visibly shakey at times . .
    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 ida19624

      Posted

      Hi Ida, just got back from Doctor he said that it's not a side affect because I was due to take my pill. Now if it happens 3to4 hours after taking it that it would be. Only the Zoloft god knows.lol. but hoping you r feeling better. Take care. Hang in there😁

    • ida19624
      ida19624 brenda53218

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      I bet he didn't tell you wot caused it then Brenda . . U can't win with them.

      Here's hoping it dosnt reoccurr. . I've had a rotten day 2. . Don't know if it's side effects or a bug. . Just have ate small amounts as I cud. . Please God let 2moro be better for us. . Take care

  • Blondey
    Blondey brenda53218

    Posted

    Hi Brendar, know I haven’t had that trouble only when I have a mirgrain.

    At the moment still feeling Axiours and depressed about to go to my GP. 

    Just want to be normal,  I Keep feeling restless, had a good day yesterday. 

    Today is miserable, sorry to be on a downer but thats 💗how I feel.

    Anyway God bless to all of you wonderful people on this forum. Will keep you up dated about the GP advice on what to do with the Setrline and my insomnia.

    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 Blondey

      Posted

      Thanks Blondey for your reply. Went to my doctor and he said that it's not a side affect, oh while . Take care be strong.😀

    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 Blondey

      Posted

      Forgot to add, since I was due to take pill it wasn't side affect, but if it was 3 to 4 hours after taking the pill it could be. Sorry

  • alexandra57394
    alexandra57394 brenda53218

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    Hi Brenda,

    Yes, I also had blurred vision, especially in the darkness, could not see clearly and focus. It happened when I started taking Sertraline and everytime I increase the dose. My doctor said its a common side effect.

    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 alexandra57394

      Posted

      Thanks for reply. Just came back from my doctor and he said that since it was almost time for my next dose of Zoloft that it wasn't from Zoloft. Like I was telling Blondey. Oh well , onward till something else pops up. Take care.

  • deborah_24308
    deborah_24308 brenda53218

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    Yes I’ve had trouble with my left eye. 

    Do you feel stressed at all on this med? My anxiety is gone but I feel a little stressed. 

    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 deborah_24308

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      Hi Deborah, I do get some stress but I'm not sure if its med because I was stressed before I started taking it. But I still have some anxiety, it's not as bad as before but it still shows its ugly head now and then.

  • gabrielle34731
    gabrielle34731 brenda53218

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    Hi brenda! Dry eyes are a known side effect of sertraline and that will cause blurred vision, stinging etc. Use dry eye drops when you have symptoms. This side effect is normally transient. I was waking up with my bottom eyelid practically folded inwards a shirt my eyes were so dry but it is much better now. 😁

    • brenda53218
      brenda53218 gabrielle34731

      Edited

      Thank you Gabrielle for your reply. Did not know that dry eyes were a symptom. I learn something new every day. I will pick up some eye drops. Appreciate it. 😯

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