Is The Gabapentin Affecting My Eyes? (Page 2) (Top voted first)

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I am now taking 7 x 300 gabapentin per day and am getting terrible eye problems: double and blurred vision, I am also sufering unnerving confusion, could it be a side effect of the gabapentin?

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I have had the same problem! When I first took Neurontin my vision really got bad with double and blurred vision. Everyone told me it should not do that but that I was just getting old. I had stopped my Neurontin but out of desperation started it again and my vision is much worse! I am having trouble reading my text messages etc.

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I get blurred vision also with 2400 mg. I have noticed if I accidentally miss a dose the vision is better. HOWEVER, it helps my neuropathy so much I am willing to put up with this side effect.

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Took Gabapentin for only 3 days, woke up the third day with a rash on my face and flashing lights in my eyes. I am allergic to lots of med so stopped. Flashes have continued and gotten worse over this year. Being treated medication for dry eyes by one Doctor. Went for second opinion and all I said was Gabapentin and flashing in my eyes and this Doctor said you need to see a Nuralogist ( cant spell) so have that appointment next month. I was injured at work and developed CRPS and that is why I took the Gabapentin, wish I had never touched the stuff. Can't drive, almost ran into people so couldn't take the chance so haven't driven since last December in the light of day.. Will go back to first eye doctor and see what he says about second Doctors findings. Has anyone had this same experience. It will help me document others effects so maybe Labor and industries will listen.

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So very sorry, it was my right eye that was the worst but now the flashing has gotten bad in both eyes, I too didn't want to take the stuff and it took a month for everyone to convince me to take it, going to new doctor for answers. Has been a year since I have driven and still not back to work. If I find out anything from new doctor I will post it.

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I have been taking gabentin for at least 8 yrs and it has not damaged my visions. I have fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis and I take 800 mg 4 times in the evening. Once I take it I don't drive at all. Since reading this I am thinking of talking to my doctor about lowering my dose

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I take 6x 300mg per day and I too have had vision changes. Drs. have said they aren't aware of connection, but have read several other share same concern. I'm checking with eye Dr. again to see if it's age or meds.

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I get blurred vision from only one 100mg capsule a day which is why I was looking to see if others had this side effect. I am worried that if I continue with this medication that the blurred vision will become permanent.

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Absolutely you have to withdrawal slowly. I've went almost 2 weeks without out it and could barely make it out of bed because my joints hurt so much and I was dizzy. Waaay worse than Hydrocodone I believe.

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I was also taking 2700 milligrams of Neurontin and had eye problems so I discontinued it after I don't know eight months or 9 months and I continue to have blurred vision and muscle problems with my eyes along with severe light sensitivity which is permanent. I have not had any relief. Could it have been caused by the Neurontin? If anyone has any answers to this I'd like to know. I've experienced exorbitant expenses trying to go through therapy and special glasses and still have difficulty on a computer or any light whatsoever. If you can please get back to me I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

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On Monday August 15,2016 I noticed I was getting double vision .. I thought I was going crazy.. I couldn't believe this was happening to me so I only told my hubby .. Then I saw the front of my bottle n it said ( blurred vision) for gabapectin.. Even though some Doctor might say it doesn't happen, u know your own body better then anyone else so believe when u say or see something different in u

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Yes indeed! Check out side effects of Gabapentin on numerous drug review sites. I personally experienced blurred vision on Gabapentin and I was only taking 100mg 1-2x/day.

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I have been taking gabapentin 300mg 3xdaily for 10 days I am still having double vision and it is not getting any better I am taking it for itching and pain. I also sweat really bad and this morning my neck is so swollen and also my eye lid I want to go off it but is does help my pain. I am hoping the side effects will go away I wish you the best and know that you are not alone.

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I am just sick reading that your eyes were permanently damaged from this medication! My mom is 74 and was only on Gabapentin for 18 days at a low dose of 300/day. After the side effects started she went off of it, but the side effects REMAIN now 4 days later! Her side effects are: Visual disturbances in her right eye (partial blockage of vision on the outer edge, a square "box" in the center of her visual field) + dizziness, loss of coordination/balance, and headache.
I am really really hoping that these side effects are not permanent. It's effecting every aspect of her life!!
Please update if you eventually found that your side effects diminished or went away

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Yes that is why i went off of it! N the detox coming off is aweful. I was on pain meds which thsnkfully i no longer take but didnt even faise me! Neurontin on the other hand my advice beware! Just from my experience! Good luck and God bless!

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Yes it very well could be the gabapentin. I had the same visual problems as well as memory problems, light headedness, forgetfullness etc. I was switched to Gralise, a form of gabapentin, and my symptoms cleared up immediately.

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I have been using gabapentin for restless legs for 12 month. Having worn contact lenses for 44 years, I an 62, without many problems apart from dry eyes I have found that I am unable to wear them now for more than 3/4 hours as my eyes become extremely red and
feel gritty even using my hypo forte eye drops every hour. My doctor said Gabapentin wouldn't affect my eyes in this way but I have come to the conclusion there is no other explanation. I would like to hear if any other lenses users have had this adverse reaction?

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It doesn't seem from the monograph listing, that these are common side effects:

Gabepentin Side-Effect Info Click Here

I would suggest you speak to your doctor and discuss this as soon as possible, it could be this drug, an illness, or a combo if you are taking something else.

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I have second eye test tomorrow. Stopped all meds but I still have double vision in one eye. The eye doc said to take drops for 2 weeks and see, but hasn't worked.

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had the same double vision has it improved yet, mine is 6 days since stopping gavapentin

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yes, I no longer have double vision,. I went to see how my eyes were affected by the gabapentin as well as prednisone and the Opthamologist gave me a good diagnosis. No affect from these drugs. But I stopped within 6 months, tapered the prednisone off and quit the gabapentin.

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