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Mirtazapine and eye sight

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1254smit
1254smit

I have been on mirtazapine for a year now. Upped to 30 mg within a couple months of treatment. I started to wear glasses when i started. Now my right eye i cant see really anything anymore. Is this normal? My vision has gotten worse and im not sure if its stress or what not. Im a nursing student too. I have a panic disorder with GAD. I just started 10 mg of fluoxetine in combo with 30 mg of mirtazapine. But i want to get off mirtazapine asap.

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  • linda55352
    linda55352 1254smit

    Posted

    I think it may well be a side effect going with the forum a lot of proples eye sight has been effected with this med and when I look back my own eye sight

    Got worst but it was getting put down to age degeneration

  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 1254smit

    Posted

    I was on mirt for 6 years did'nt get that symptom but everyone is different

    I would go to the optician to get checked

    Take Carerolleyes

  • evergreen
    evergreen 1254smit

    Posted

    Go back to your optician asap. Usually, if mirtazapine affects eyesight, it is in both eyes. I got some blurring of my vision and couldn't see as clearly in the distance. My eyes have now returned to normal after withdrawing from mizapine.
    • craig06402
      craig06402 evergreen

      Posted

      Hi,

      May I ask how long u were on the Mirtazapine? I was on it for 3 months and been off quite some time but still having vision issues that started whilst on it.

      Thanks

    • craig06402
      craig06402 evergreen

      Posted

      thank so much fro replying. I also meant to ask, how long after being of mirt did your vision go back to normal? 

      Thanks again.

    • evergreen
      evergreen craig06402

      Posted

      I did a very slow taper over the space of 4 months. By the time I was off it I think my eyes were back to normal. I hope yours are soon.
  • abby82059
    abby82059 1254smit

    Posted

    I'd deff' get that checked out I've not had that promblem...my only promblem is the weight gain.. & im almost certain you won't withdrawn with remeron.. Best wishes hope all gets better for you
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