I started to see black spots about a month ago.At first only at night around lights but now I see them during the day too.I am taking Micardis HCT for blood pressure.I have not found any side effect information about seeing spots while taking this medicine.Just wondering if any one has any idea what is going on?
2007-03-19 12:12:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Could be "floaters" in your eyes. Get them checked. I have been on Micardis for a long time with no side effects, but that doesn't mean that you don't have some. Best to get it checked. Good luck.
2007-03-19 12:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I checked the prescribing information for Micardis and while it did mention "abnormal vision" as a side effect this was in less than 0.3% of the patients it was used on in clinical trials and they can't say for sure that it was related to the medication. So odds are that it's not the medication. High blood pressure can cause some eye troubles, but that's really only after a long time or what is called a hypertensive emergency. You may want to check with an opthamologist.
2007-03-19 12:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jason H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't seen this as a side effect although it can cause blurred vision. Are you sure it's not just floaters? Everybody gets floaters at some time in their life and it may be a coincidence that they appeared after you started the meds. It seems like seeing spots is more a function of the high blood pressure than the medications so check with your doctor.
2007-03-19 12:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an answer for you, I'm sorry, but you might find someone with an answer if you place your question in a section about vision or heart health. You should also probably call your doctor and ask advice. Even the nurses at the office would probably be able to tell you something, and if it's off hours, you can leave a message with your question with the answering service.
2007-03-19 12:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by blueblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seen white spots not sure if their big difference but my eye doctor check my eyes with special glass/test he says its common floaters. Different lighting makes it more pronounce. I see them more under stress, he did says its electrical pulses.....
...I'll leave tech part too doc but since I'm more calm I don't notice them anymore. Their is one condition that somewhere in the eye it tears and this cause floaters which surgery is then needed. See a good old doctor in older community where you live I suggest staying out of the mall(s) clinics they're about numbers not personal care.
I hope this helped.
2007-03-19 12:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by animatelifeforce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd love to help you but sorry never heard of it,it will be much better if you place your question somewhere else than here cause you are in skin conditions right now.take it easy and good luck
2007-03-19 12:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by ladyva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO BE SURE BUT HIGH BLOOD WILL CAUSE SORRY not shouting i hit wrong key take care of your self
2007-03-19 12:22:35 · answer #7 · answered by ladyoh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋