Have anyone been on Lyrica? I have been on it for two years now, and it seems my eyesight is getting much worse and I am starting to have episodes where my heart feels like it seizes up or decides to stop for a few seconds. I don't know if this is a Lyrica side affect or if everyone with Fibro has vision problems and heart symptoms. Kinda scary though...when my heart does this I am always wondering if it is going to start back or not.
I've never taken Lyrica, but you should see your doctor(s). Primary doc needs to check your heart and an eye doc needs to eval your vision changes.
Please don't put it off. Good luck.
Hi MLouise. Yes, I'm on Lyrica. My eyesight has gotten much worse in the past 3-4 years but it could be due to my age. IF you're in your 40's, it could also be age related for you. But as Redwing suggests, I think you should see your doctor regarding both issues. What you're describing regarding your heart sort of reminds me of what people have said about heart arrhythmias. Something you really do want to discuss with your doctor.
Dear Mlouise,
You need to get to a Dr ASAP. Anything that is affecting your heart like that needs immediate medical attention. I know there are some wicked side effects to everything I take, and I have taken Lyrica for several years too. Fluid retention is my big one. I am not sure about vision, as I have Sjogren's and that is an autoimmune disease that affects the eyes.
Please don't wait, get to a Dr just as soon as you possibly can. Not sure if they would want to withdrawl you are just stop you, so you really do need to consult an MD.
Wishing you well,
SK