Blurred vision

KayNYC
KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone experienced blurred vision when on Arimidex? I woke with this and thought it might be from dry eyes since the temperature has been extreme this week. I increased my fluid intake and therefore the frequency of restroom visits today at work. I called my Med Onc's office and spoke to the NP. I agreed to use one of the tears solutions today and call back tomorrow if it is not improved. Just had my retina's checked by my Retinal specialist two weeks ago and things were fine with no recent increase in retinal symptoms (I have a long history of retinal issues). Just wondering if anyone has had this as a side effect to the hormone receptor blocker. The retinal doc mentioned that eye dryness can occur with Arimidex however I have to admit this is anxiety provoking. The NP said if it does not clear up we will stop the pills for a few days.Just booked my vacation to begin on July 23rd. Hoping this is not another new health issue.
K

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  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #2
    I googled Arimidex and found
    I googled Arimidex and found this! I thought it was interesting that not only is blurred vision considered COMMON, it is the first side effect listed! I hope you get this solved; it would be annoying to say the least!

    Arimidex Side Effects
    Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

    More common
    Blurred vision
    chest pain or discomfort
    dizziness
    headache
    nervousness
    pounding in the ears
    shortness of breath
    slow or fast heartbeat
    swelling of the feet or lower legs


    Read more: http://www.drugs.com/cons/arimidex.html#ixzz0t2N5R5ar

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
    #3
    chenheart said:

    I googled Arimidex and found
    I googled Arimidex and found this! I thought it was interesting that not only is blurred vision considered COMMON, it is the first side effect listed! I hope you get this solved; it would be annoying to say the least!

    Arimidex Side Effects
    Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

    More common
    Blurred vision
    chest pain or discomfort
    dizziness
    headache
    nervousness
    pounding in the ears
    shortness of breath
    slow or fast heartbeat
    swelling of the feet or lower legs


    Read more: http://www.drugs.com/cons/arimidex.html#ixzz0t2N5R5ar

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    thanks Chen
    I am on the phone with my retinal doc as I write this. I don't want to take chances with my vision. Interesting, on the site I looked at"visual disturbance" was listed near the end. Thanks for the info. This is more than a little nerve racking. I am here at work trying to do the best I can with the monitor very close to me so I can see what I am writing. My eye doctor is calling me back in fifteen minutes to discuss it. I really trust him. He is someone who will tell it like it is. He is currently in treatment for prostate cancer and can appreciate how things are once diagnosed with cancer.
    Never a dull moment...
    Hugs, K
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #4
    KayNYC said:

    thanks Chen
    I am on the phone with my retinal doc as I write this. I don't want to take chances with my vision. Interesting, on the site I looked at"visual disturbance" was listed near the end. Thanks for the info. This is more than a little nerve racking. I am here at work trying to do the best I can with the monitor very close to me so I can see what I am writing. My eye doctor is calling me back in fifteen minutes to discuss it. I really trust him. He is someone who will tell it like it is. He is currently in treatment for prostate cancer and can appreciate how things are once diagnosed with cancer.
    Never a dull moment...
    Hugs, K

    I had major trouble with my
    I had major trouble with my vision on chemo, turns out it was dry eyes, after a few days on the eye lubricating drops 3 times a day, it changed dramatically. (I took them after seeing my opthamologist)
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
    #5
    chenheart said:

    I googled Arimidex and found
    I googled Arimidex and found this! I thought it was interesting that not only is blurred vision considered COMMON, it is the first side effect listed! I hope you get this solved; it would be annoying to say the least!

    Arimidex Side Effects
    Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

    More common
    Blurred vision
    chest pain or discomfort
    dizziness
    headache
    nervousness
    pounding in the ears
    shortness of breath
    slow or fast heartbeat
    swelling of the feet or lower legs


    Read more: http://www.drugs.com/cons/arimidex.html#ixzz0t2N5R5ar

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    lubricating drops and increased fluid intake has cleared vision
    I am so happy that by using the artifical tears and increasing my fluid intake yesterday the blurred vision problem resolved. My eye doc said this is a common side effectof the hormone receptor blockers. Spoke to the NP and she agreed that I should continue with the Arimidex since the visual disturbance have cleared with the treatment for the dry eye problem.
    What a relief!
    K
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #6
    KayNYC said:

    lubricating drops and increased fluid intake has cleared vision
    I am so happy that by using the artifical tears and increasing my fluid intake yesterday the blurred vision problem resolved. My eye doc said this is a common side effectof the hormone receptor blockers. Spoke to the NP and she agreed that I should continue with the Arimidex since the visual disturbance have cleared with the treatment for the dry eye problem.
    What a relief!
    K

    Here's Looking at you, Kid! LOL
    HOOOORAY! Not only am I glad that if this is indeed a problem it was at the top of the list as a "common" one, but more importantly, you have a specialist you trust and even better~ the problem was treated and resolved! I am grinning from ear to ear! Awesome news!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #7
    So glad it is better for you
    So glad it is better for you now.

    Hugs

    Donna
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #8
    BlownAway60 said:

    So glad it is better for you
    So glad it is better for you now.

    Hugs

    Donna

    My vision has decline due to chemo cocktail
    in general .. It sucks .. I have been told by my Onc that my vision loss is not due to my chemo .. he is a BIG FAT LIAR .. he also told me that Chemo Brain does not exist ..go figure he is a Man.





    Vicki Sam
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #9
    Hi Kay,
    I am experiencing
    Hi Kay,
    I am experiencing blurred vision as well. It is scary. I have had bouts with dry eye for years and have to occasionally use drops too but hope this passes.
    If not, I'll ask my onc.
    Thanks for the post.
    Wanda

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