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Lyrica and Blurred Vision

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dick_00331
dick_00331

This is one of the common side effects and affects different people different ways. Now with out going in to all of our symptoms  Lyrica does help with my TN and I am sure it is the culprit behind my blurred vision. A couple of questions are ,,,,,,,,,

1. Is it safe to continue taking Lyrica?

2. Will the blurred vision get better or worse with time?

I would much rather have the blurred vision and it's built in itchy and watery eys than the TN discomfort.

dick

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  • Glor888
    Glor888 dick_00331

    Posted

    Hi Dick,

    I started a discussion on blurred vision a short while ago. It was interesting to read different people's experiences from it.

    Mine gets worse when I read or use my iPad. I don't get the itchiness or watery eyes with it though. There's no feedback as far as I know that states the blurred vision will get better or worse. Unfortunately this is one of the nuisance side effects.

    If you have any concerns you could always check on the Internet or consult your Dr. If I have any concerns rather than waste an appointment I just request a call back from the Dr and he/she rings me back. At least that will put your mind at rest.

    All the best

    Gloriana

  • caryl33332
    caryl33332 dick_00331

    Posted

    I agree with gloriana.  While it is good to share experiences here it is not a place to make decisions regarding your medications.  Consider this discussion area one more place to do research and to get and give support with other TN sufferers.

    Having said that I do experience some blurred vision now and then.  I also get the dry eyes.  I use some eye drops that the doctor prescribed.  I am taking 450mg of Lyrica a day. but still have some breakthrough pain.  Stress seems to be a culprit as does getting overly tired and overdoing my day.

    • genny25800
      genny25800 caryl33332

      Posted

      i  feel   this  medication   is  going  to  help   with   the  pain  right  away  but it  does  not   my  friends  have  does  the  tn  start  at   a  certain  time  i  told  it  happen  anytime  it  would  happen   12  am  i  would  be  happy   the   only   thing  that  work   with  me  the  tizzzande  but  it   make   fall  sleep  who  wants  to be  sleep  24 -7  i  do  not  go  out  anymore   i  do  not  have  partys   anymore   i  have  given   up  on  life  all i  do  is  cry  even  the  neourlgist  doctor  told   my  husband   this  pain   so   bad    that  you  want   to  jump   off   a  bridge   3  times   saying   that  you  want  to  commit  suucide  i  am  percouet   but  it   does  not  help   i  am  using   carbzinpe  it  does  he not  help   i  wish  had  the  money  to  go  mexico   and  get  injections   i  do why   doctors   are   mamking  suffer  like  this   because  they  want  the  insurnace  money   you  guy  are   lucky  that  do   not  have  health  insurnace  i lost  my  health  insurnace   for  calling  medicare  they  messed  u-p
  • genny25800
    genny25800 dick_00331

    Posted

    i  am     like  my   eyes  water  alot   now     then  i  am  getting  like  spot  on  my  eyes    do  you  think  is  that    weird
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