Lyrica and Vision Problems-

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>I have been taking Lyrica for about a year now and I am having

>problems with my eyesight. My R eye has gotton worse and even when

>wearing my glasses I squint to see anything. Does anyone else who

>takes Lyrica have this problem or is it just me?

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This is common side effect of Lyrica and there is a warning on the

Lyrica website. I gained thirty pounds in one month and my eyesight

became blurred and had pressure behind my eyes. It is accumulative so I got off

it.

The Lyrica website states:

Tell your doctor about any changes in your eyesight, including blurry

vision, muscle pain along with a fever or tired feeling, or skin sores due to

diabetes.

Some of the most common side effects of LYRICA are dizziness,

sleepiness, weight gain, blurred vision, dry mouth, feeling " high " ,

swelling of hands and feet, and trouble concentrating.

You may have a higher chance for swelling and hives if you are also taking

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. So you should let your doctor

know if you are taking these medications. You may have a higher chance of

swelling or gaining weight if you are also taking certain diabetes medicines.

It took me seven months to get the thirty pounds off so the side

effects were to strong. Wish it would have worked. I would have it

checked out in case, it is not reversible. Good Luck and let us know.

Bennie