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Can Prananolol Cause Floaters In Eyes?
Question: can prananolol cause vision problems, like sensitivity to light, floaters?
Brief Answer:
Probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
propranolol and other beta blockers can cause visual disturbances which may present as vivid dreams (frightening usually) or other visual hallucinations. It can very rarely cause dry eyes and a sense of prickling in the eyes.
The above have been reported in individuals taking propranolol.
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Probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
propranolol and other beta blockers can cause visual disturbances which may present as vivid dreams (frightening usually) or other visual hallucinations. It can very rarely cause dry eyes and a sense of prickling in the eyes.
The above have been reported in individuals taking propranolol.
I hope you find my answer helpful!
If you'd like me to clarify anything, please let me know.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what do u mean vivid dreams what side effects can it do to vision.
Brief Answer:
Makes you see things that don't exist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
the most common presentation of this situation is seeing people or things that do not exist. I can't be more specific than that because human brains are unique and they may work differently for each individual. You might "see" dead people, or you might "see" people turning into vampires etc. The content is frightening usually. You can say it's a nightmare because it usually happens in your sleep.
Sensitivity to light and floaters are not known side-effects of beta blockers.
Contact me again, for further clarifications, if needed.
Kind Regards!
Makes you see things that don't exist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
the most common presentation of this situation is seeing people or things that do not exist. I can't be more specific than that because human brains are unique and they may work differently for each individual. You might "see" dead people, or you might "see" people turning into vampires etc. The content is frightening usually. You can say it's a nightmare because it usually happens in your sleep.
Sensitivity to light and floaters are not known side-effects of beta blockers.
Contact me again, for further clarifications, if needed.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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