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Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects
Blurred vision
Introduction
Nausea
Increased appetite, weight gain
Fatigue, drowsiness
Insomnia
Dry mouth
Constipation
Dizziness
Agitation, restlessness, anxiety
Sexual side effects
Heart-related effects
Genetic variations
Blurred vision
Blurred vision is a common side effect, but it usually goes away on its own within a couple of weeks of starting an antidepressant. With certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic antidepressants, it may be an ongoing issue.
Consider these strategies:
- Talk to your doctor about using special eyedrops to relieve dryness, if that's an issue.
- Talk to your doctor about changing your antidepressant or lowering your dose.
- Get an eye exam to see whether blurred vision caused by an antidepressant may be worsened by an underlying eye problem.
