Re: vision problems/narcotics/antibiotics

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All:

Problems with vision are common with narcotics explained by the

sentence below:

narcotics tend to induce pinpoint pupils, reduce vision and cause

drowsiness, apathy, decreased physical activity and constipation.

From another article:

Known drug side-effects before driving. Some drugs may interfere with clear

vision and judging contrast, color, or distance. Among the drugs that affect

vision are: barbiturates, narcotics, ranquilizers,

sedative bromides, and antihistamines.

I also found this on another forum and citing it to support what Lyndi said.

A member wrote to another: You are right about getting your eyes

checked esp. not to blame it on cm/sm. Also, my friend who is an RN is getting

cataracts early.

Her eye dr found them. The reason why? For some reason, if you are on narcotics

for years you are more suseptible to getting cataracts than someone who is not.

She had a back injury and had fusion surgery and has been taking meds for 10

years. This is something for you people out there to make sure to have your eye

dr check.

Also, remember Topamax causes eye problems. If you are taking it

and this comes up, get it checked out!

I have noticed my eyes dry out easier and that when I take Lyrica I

have pressure behind my eyes. I agree that you should get your eyes

checked. Some disorders are irreversible and you need to get your

eyes checked. Good Luck and let us know what you find out. Bennie