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What Causes Blurred Vision After Taking Trazodone 50 Mg?

Hi. I have blurred vision in only my right eye. I take Trazadone at night to help me sleep, 50mg. Could this be the cause of the blurry vision even if it is in just one eye? I have been to the optometrist, and he found nothing physical that would be causing the blurriness. I have also been told to try eye drops. Thank you for your help!
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern for the safety of Trazodone.

Used basically as an antidepressant medicine to treat patients with depression also found to be useful in the treatment of sleep disorders.

Yes, blurred vision appears to be caused by Trazodone.
The common side effects of Trazodone include dizziness, drowsiness, vision changes, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dryness of mouth.

The vision changes such as blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights can occur even in only one eye also.
You are advised to consult your treating doctor for a safer but effective alternative (such as short acting benzodiazepines such Alprazolam) to treat your sleep disturbances.

Hope this answers your query.
A feedback is appreciated.
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What Causes Blurred Vision After Taking Trazodone 50 Mg?

Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern for the safety of Trazodone. Used basically as an antidepressant medicine to treat patients with depression also found to be useful in the treatment of sleep disorders. Yes, blurred vision appears to be caused by Trazodone. The common side effects of Trazodone include dizziness, drowsiness, vision changes, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dryness of mouth. The vision changes such as blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights can occur even in only one eye also. You are advised to consult your treating doctor for a safer but effective alternative (such as short acting benzodiazepines such Alprazolam) to treat your sleep disturbances. Hope this answers your query. A feedback is appreciated.