HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Progressive Diplopia While On Lamictal And Klonopin?

Hello- thank you for your assistance. I am diagnosed with bipolar, anxiety/depression. I am taking Cymbalta 30 mg q.d; lamictal XR 100 mg q.d; Deplin and klonopin 0.5 mg q.d. I am experiencing progressive diplopia. Recently saw eye doctor, stated not due to muscle weakness- speculates due to medication. Trying to figure out which of these medications would cause diplopia. I am getting to the point where I am unable to drive safetly- age 53. Thanks again for any input. Katherine
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Addiction Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Ok, first establish if you still have the diplopia if one eye is closed. That would be blurring due to the medication. If it is only noticed when both eyes are open, then it is not clear how that fits with the medications. This wuld be a reason to get a more thorough exam possibly with a head scan. Lamictal is perhaps more likley to have effects on nerves involved iwth eye morement BUT the change in movement should be easily observable by a doctor and it seems this was not seen.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Progressive Diplopia While On Lamictal And Klonopin?

Ok, first establish if you still have the diplopia if one eye is closed. That would be blurring due to the medication. If it is only noticed when both eyes are open, then it is not clear how that fits with the medications. This wuld be a reason to get a more thorough exam possibly with a head scan. Lamictal is perhaps more likley to have effects on nerves involved iwth eye morement BUT the change in movement should be easily observable by a doctor and it seems this was not seen.