Is there any known connection between amitriptyline and short-sightedness?
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Hi everyone
About a year ago, I started taking amitriptyline for a pain condition. Approximately 3 months after starting the medicine, I started to notice some issues with my vision. I spoke to my GP, who said that it most likely was not related to the amitriptyline and that I have probably always been short sighted but never noticed it before. I also took an eye test with the optician who said that I am short-sighted due to the shape of my eyes (I now wear glasses). However, it seems strange to me that it only started after I was prescribed the amitriptyline medication. That's not to say that I am doubting the doctor, I just wanted to seek further information. I always thought short-sightedness was something that you were born with (as opposed to age-related vision problems). I have no problem seeing things close to me, but things that are far away are blurry. I am 30 years old. Is it common to become short-sighted at 30 years old? Also, is there any known connections/interactions between amitriptyline and short-sightedness? Thank you in advance for any advice given.
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barney34567 suz901
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It is hard to say if the changed vision is related to amitriptyline.
But TCA meds ie tri cyclic anti depressants of which ami is a member ARE
known to cause blurred vision and other vision problems.
Interestingly, these problems go away after a few weeks of using ami.
That is, for the problems to go away you do not have to cease using ami.