ADs and eye floaters?

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Within two weeks of starting Effexor XR I suddenly developed floaters in one eye.  Dr. says floaters develop and says there’s no connection between the effexor and the sudden appearance of floaters but someone else on the vision NG says the same thing happened to him. Has anyone heard of floaters developing with the use of ADs? TIA Louise

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>Within two weeks of starting Effexor XR I suddenly developed floaters in >one eye.  Dr. says floaters develop and says there’s no connection >between the effexor and the sudden appearance of floaters but someone >else on the vision NG says the same thing happened to him. >Has anyone heard of floaters developing with the use of ADs?

Of course.  I dont know what planet your doctor comes from but vision defects and aggravation of glaucoma is  THE most common listed effect of Effexor. Its to be avoided if at all possible. You have rightly reported this to your doctor and if they have such an irresponsible attitude, you may like to think about changing to a more informed one with slightly more interest in your welfare. http://www.gettingwell.com/drug_info/rxdrugprofiles/drugs/EFF1153.shtml What side effects may occur? Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Effexor. More common side effects may include: Abnormal vision, belching, bronchitis, changeable emotions, chest pain, difficult or labored breathing, increased pulse rate, inflammation of the prostate gland, inflammation of the vagina, irregular uterine bleeding, lockjaw, loss of touch with reality, migraine, neck pain, purple patches on the skin, swelling due to fluid retention, vertigo, weight gain Less common side effects may include: Abnormal sensitivity, abnormal speech, acne, anemia, angina pectoris (crushing chest pain), apathy, arthritis, asthma, bladder pain, blood or pus in the urine, breast pain, bone pain, brittle nails, bursitis, cataracts, chest congestion, clenching or grinding of the teeth, cold feet and hands, colitis, decreased muscle tone, difficulty swallowing, double vision, dry eyes, dry skin, eczema, exaggerated feeling of well-being, excessive menstrual flow, excessive urination, eye disorders or pain, fainting, hair loss, hallucinations, hemorrhoids, high or low blood sugar, high cholesterol, hives, hostility, hyperventilation, increased sex drive, inflammation of the bladder, inflammation of the digestive tract, infection, irregular heartbeat, lack of coordination, lack of menstruation, laryngitis, leg cramps, low blood pressure, mania, middle ear inflammation, mouth sores, muscles spasms, muscle weakness, nerve pain, nosebleeds, overactivity, painful urination, paranoia, pinkeye, "pins and needles" around the mouth, pneumonia, psoriasis, psychosis, stupor, rectal and vaginal hemorrhage, secretion of milk, seizures, skin disorders, swelling of the tongue, taste loss, tarry stools, tendonitis, thirst, urinary urgency and incontinence, vaginal discharge, voice changes Rare side effects may include: Abnormal gait, abnormal kidney function, abortion, alcohol abuse, alcohol intolerance, bleeding gums, blocked intestines, blood disorders, breast development in men, breast enlargement or swelling, breast inflammation, contracted pupils, deafness, decreased or increased reflexes, decreased ventilation, dehydration, delusions, dementia, diabetes, diminished or shortened menstruation, excessive body and facial hair, facial paralysis, fatigue, gallstones or gallbladder inflammation, goiter, gout, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, hair discoloration, hair follicle infections, heart disorders, hepatitis, inability to communicate, increased salivation, kidney pain, kidney stones, lack of skin pigment, lack or scanty amount of urine, loss of consciousness, lung problems, menopause, nerve inflammation, ovarian cyst, paleness, pelvic inflammation, prolonged erection, psychotic depression, rash, restlessness, rheumatoid arthritis, ruptured tendons, skin discoloration, skin disorders, sleep apnea, slow heartbeat, slow movement, soft stools, spitting blood from the lungs or bronchial tubes, stiff neck, suicidal ideation, thyroid disorders, tongue discoloration, uterine bleeding or spasm, vomiting of blood, yeast infection of the mouth, yellowed eyes and skin — – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->TIA >Louise

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> You have rightly reported this to your doctor and if they have such an > irresponsible attitude, you may like to think about changing to a more > informed one with slightly more interest in your welfare.

how about suing his ass?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Never heard of it before. As a matter of fact, I used to have floaters much > more frequently before I went on Effexor, over a year ago. Now that you > mention the topic, I can’t remember the last time I had a floater. > rudy > Within two weeks of starting Effexor XR I suddenly developed floaters in > one eye.  Dr. says floaters develop and says there’s no connection > between the effexor and the sudden appearance of floaters but someone > else on the vision NG says the same thing happened to him. > Has anyone heard of floaters developing with the use of ADs? > TIA > Louise

My pdoc said I could have some dryness in the eyes but he hasn’t ever heard of floaters from Effexor. I decided not to increase the dosage (only taking 37.5) and wait to be sure I don’t develop more floaters in a week or two. Louise

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> > You have rightly reported this to your doctor and if they have such an > irresponsible attitude, you may like to think about changing to a more > informed one with slightly more interest in your welfare. > how about suing his ass?

- If we sued every doctor who did not pick every single side effect up described in the CPS for every million drugs, we wouldn’t have a doctor left to stitch up your head after you it half fell off in a car accident.  I won’t go into what state of medicine they enjoy in Africa – perhaps you read newspapers. Squiggles "Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original and the part that is orignal is not good." — Samuel Johnson

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