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Posted 12/27/2010 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
So, I upped my Cymbalta from 60mg to 120mg/day. I also take 1mg Klonopin/day which keeps my panic disorder pretty much under control. I have noticed an odd thing, and I'm a little nervous to tell people about it.

A few times a day (usually when I am staring off into space, or watching tv, etc.) I see "colored raindrops" at the edge of my vision. Like when you get hit in the head and "see stars", it's like that but they last longer and travel pretty far along the outside of my vision. They don't really bother me, they just weird me out. Am I hallucinating? Should I tell my PCP?

Anyone else have this?
Posted 12/27/2010 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
ZiggyZagnut
Good Afternoon. Just wondering if your Dr. ordered you to double the dose of Cymbalta ? I was on this med and went from 60mg - 90mg and then to 120mg. At a 120mgs. this med dropped my blood pressure and I would get so dizzy I would have to lay down onf the floor.

Each of us will react differently to the meds but I had no vision problems. Please do tell your PCP about this to see if it is related to the medication.

It does not feel to me like you are hallucinating. However remember I am not a physician.

Take care,

Kitt
Posted 1/3/2011 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
my PCP recommends seeing a psychiatrist, to help dial in the combination of medication and therapy to help me cope. Thank you for your comment.
Posted 1/9/2011 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
I get the stars in my vision once in a while. Usually when I turn my head kind of far to either side. I thinkI have nerve damage or somethingl. But I have had it for at least 5 years.. I kind of wonder if it's a part of anxiety. It does say on a website it is one side affect of anxiety.
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