Sertraline and Blurry Vision
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I have been on Sertraline for 10 weeks to cope with horrendous panic and intrusive thoughts. I have experienced many side effects of the medicine (initial increased anxiety, which was very bad, stomach upset, diarrhea, internal trembling, dry mouth, and sleep disturbances). My symptoms are MUCH better now, amazingly, but I must admit I have occasionally had to use 2 mg Valium to cope with the increased anxiety. One lingering side effect is the blurry vision. Has anyone experienced this, and if so, does it go away?
I am obviously not 100% yet, but the Sertraline has definitely helped me enormously, especially the intrusive thoughts, which are the worst for me. Coping with adjusting to the Sertraline has been a big challenge, but worth it. It's the blurry vision that I am waiting for to disappear. Thanks for any advice you can give me.
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james58672 Neelie44567
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hi ive been on sert since christmas and im starting to feel better too... i do get blurred vision and a ringing in my ears too? diazapam help me a lot to relax on the bad days... hope you continue to get better x
kal22 Neelie44567
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Hi Neelie What dose are you taking as weirdly I increased to 75 from 50 and the blurred vision stopped
however I couldn't cope with the Insomnia on 75 so ive reduced back to 50 and ive got the blurred vision again !
Im sure it will pass lets see what everyone else says ...
Glad you feel a bit better im 9 weeks in still not right X
Neelie44567
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Thank-you so much for your replies. I am currently taking 25 mg per day. I am SUPER-cautious with meds, as I sometimes have very bad reactions to them. I will s-l-o-w-l-y increase dose to 50 mg in the coming months. Psychiatrist says ultimately 100 mg is a therapeutic dose, but I want (with Dr.'s permission) to find the "right" dosage for me, as I will be on them the rest of my life. I don't want to live with panic and anxiety anymore. And if Sertraline works, it's a small price to pay.