Blurry vision

[koali777]

I've been on Cogentin for a week now, and this blurry vision thing is maddening. It helps great with akathisia and calming me down, but I can't read anything more than 6 inches away. If I take my glasses off, I'm so nearsighted that by the time I get the book close enough to read, it's TOO close. Does this go away? I love reading but I can't. Like right now, what I'm typing is blurry. It's aggravating.

[somementill]

I don't remember having blurry vision, but I did remember that this drug causes your pupils to dilate. I don't recall that side effect going away after a week.

I'd say if you have this problem past 2 weeks its probably not going away.

[melissaw72]

I had blurry vision when I was on cogentin.. But I wasnt on it long enough because of other side effects that were getting in the way.

[crtclms]

If it is true that it dilates your pupils, have you tried reading with sunglasses? I know that sounds weird, but when I have migraines, I often wear prescription sunglasses indoors, and my sight is actually a little better because of some way it narrows down the light spectrum (that is mutilating my husband's explanation). If you think you want to wait a little longer before throwing in the towel, that might help you read, at least.

[koali777]

Interesting...I'm gonna try that. Plus if I'm home, no one can think I look weird lol. I'm really into reading lately and don't want to miss out.

[bluechick]

I was on Cegentin for akathesia for a month. I stopped specifically because of the eyesight impairment. I simply cannot tolerate the drug.