Pregabalin and vision issues

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Hello all,

I've been on Pregabalin for the nerve pain that Oxy doesn't touch, but now my vision is going wonky. I have blurry vision after about 30 seconds of reading something (like text messages) and also a weird vibration movement that my husband says he can't see. Talked with my GP and apparently with Pregabalin, this can get worse and may not be alleviated when I stop taking it post-treatment, so we are switching to Gabapentin (titrating in before my treatment starts on Monday.)

Has anyone else had these issues with Pregabalin and had them go away after you stopped taking it? Asking because if the Gabapentin doesn't work on the pain, I'll have to go back to Pregabalin.

Thanks all 

  • Hello Wavedancer

    I am sorry that you are having what must be quite an unpleasant side effect.  I have no experience of this as I have never taken Pregabalin so can't help at all but I am hoping that Gabapentin is as effective.  I also hope you get more helpful answers too.

    Irene xx

  • Hi Wavedancer

    I'm sorry you are having bad side affects. Like Irene75359 I have no experience as have never taken pregabalin. Just thought id respond to keep your question at the top. Hopefully someone who has will pick up on your post. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Oh gosh   these side effects don’t sound very pleasant at all!! As with Irene & Bungle1 I don’t have any personal experience with Pregabalin but I’ve got everything crossed for you that the Gabapentin works it’s magic & you have no side effects from that! 

    Nicola