Eyes sometimes blurry...?...

Hi all,

I've been on Lexapro for about 3 months now. I've had issues in highschool where my eyes would randomly go blurry if I sat in the back of the class and the chalkboard would be blurry. It only happened a couple of times. My mom has glasses, and is basically blind without them. My sister wears contacts, and my dad has reading glasses. I've been lucky and had no issues with my eyes so far. Knock on wood. But the last couple of months my eyes are slightly blurry, I can see close up, but sometimes far away looks somewhat blurry. Also, my baby has been awake A LOT at night still, so I'm not sure if it's my medicine (lexapro) making my eyes blurry or not sleeping enough... I WAS on lexapro around the age of 14-15 (maybe thats why my eyes got blurry in school), so I'm not sure if this medicine is doing this to me or not. I can't remember even taking the medicine or when I did, I just know I did according to my psychiatrist. Also I'm very exhausted..


Oh another thing: not related to eyes...


Since being on this medicine I still get the brain "hiccups" or "shivers".... its like my brain jolts for half a second. The ONLY times I notice it is when I'm taking a hot shower, or driving. My mom thinks it because i'm overly tired and my brain/body is trying to relax during these times..which causes the "jolt" feeling. any input?

I'm on 10 mg lexapro..

Thank you

MoT,

Anxiety/panic can cause vision issues...but as Hibee mentioned...if you've not had a recent eye exam, then this should be scheduled.

As far as the brain jolts go...this can sometimes be helped with the addition of a fish oil supplement...but again, talking to your doctor is in order at your next appointment.

I am sure the lack of sleep isn't helping either. ..I hope your little one let's you sleep more soon...which I think will help with both issues.:)

Peace and progress,

S.C.

MOT,

I have never heard anything similar to the story your friend told you. It was likely that she had a pre-disposition to seizure activity...that makes her situation unique...and not related to yours.

You had mentioned the weight gain a while back...so the 7 lbs has held steady...in other words, you are not continuing to gain? It could be then that this is all you will have...

...and if it helps you to manage things, you may find it a tolerable trade-off? Remember, under 10 lbs is not noticeable to anyone but you.

However, I know this is a personal and sensitive subject...and I wouldn't be thrilled either. Make a list of pro's and con's before your next appointment, so you and your doctor can make a plan to continue or not.

Wishing you the best in your plan...you'll get there!

S.C.

How much fish oil do you recommend?