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Funny visual disturbances/blurry vision starting citalopram

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lapislazuli
lapislazuli

Hello everyone again! Its so nice to be part of this forum and chat to other people going through similar experiences. I am 1.5 weeks into starting citalopram (20mg) and along with increased anxiety, sweating and insomnia - I am noticing a type of random 'blurriness' to my vision. It's the worst at night when I'm driving, but if I think about it during the day it kind of happens. Its not even that things go BLURRY, I can still see, its just a funny little disturbance - I can't even explain it. Almost like a very light film of Vaseline is over my eyeball! Ha ha. I was told this might happen, and have read online that it is a side effect - but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Thanks so much!! biggrin 

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  • candycakez
    candycakez lapislazuli

    Posted

    I have a ton of eye floaters since I started this medication. 
    • lois95799
      lois95799 candycakez

      Posted

      They pass for me..in the beginning the floaters where horrific now they are completely gone took about a year..
  • Paula2019
    Paula2019 lapislazuli

    Posted

    yes, I have experienced this......especially with night driving due to the lights and If I drive long distance at night I wear night driving glasses.
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019

      Posted

      you asked if it passed, for me no it hasnt, sorry!
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