Double vision

[Abbidabbidoo]

Hi I started one tablet Bisoprolol 1.25 mg, one tablet Atorvastatin 20 mg and Isosorbide 10mg twice a day at the beginning of April for a heart condition that is still been investigated. On the 11th April I suddenly had double vision. I have read that statins can cause this. Has anybody else suffered from this at all?

[Hidden]

Hello

Did it just happen the once or is it happening all the time ?

Some of my meds to start with changed my vision but it settled down

If it just happened the once and has now settled I would not be concerned if it is still happening then speak with your Doctor they may change the dose or swap the medications for a different one x

[ETHEL103 in reply to Hidden]

Hi I had to stop digoxin as it made my eyes feel really blurry and dry. On verapamil now and eyes back to normal.

[Hidden in reply to ETHEL103]

I am glad you got the right med , sometimes it can be a bit of working out what works for you x

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Double vision is an extremely rare side effect of Atorvastatin. The other two drugs you are on may occasionally abuse hypotension leading to dizziness /vertigo particularly when first standing up or if bending down. Could it be this? If things do not settle contact your GP as previously mentioned.

[tigerjuz86]

Hi when I started these meds mine was like fluttery eyes where just wanted to close them tight ,,but that problem eased gradually after a week or 2 ,, but as bekind says if it’s to bothersome I’d speak to a dr or even 111 maybe till you can get in touch with a dr , hope it settles soon for you , good luck x

[PeterpPiper]

YES I’m on the same beta blocker and statin after a few days I had double vision lasting for a few weeks .. not sure which one was causing it but it’s now completely cleared .. yision now resumed .. these side effects are often a problem just until your body gets used to its new norm ... wishing you good health

[Abbidabbidoo]

Thank you for your kind replies, it is good to know I am not alone having double vision. I must say after my vision stayed the same for five weeks I feel there is a slight improvement. If this continues I will be very happy. I have an appointment with an Opthamologist on 21st May so fingers crossed.

[Eve11]

The only tablet I take like you is Bisoprolol (3.75) and I've not suffered double vision. As other replies have said, if it doesn't settle down, go back to your doctor. Good luck.

[Prada47]

HelloI am on Bisoprolol 7.5mg and Pravastatin along with Aspirin, Entresto and Eplenerone. I went to see my GP over my eyesight becoming fuzzy, turns out I have a Cataract that requires removal which will happen on Wednesday. So that may be a cause for you depending on age and when you last had your eyes checked .

Easy to check if it's meds or something else that needs looking at !!!

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[hf54]

It could be related to your heart condition. What is your “ heart condition “ do they have any idea. If it is heart Failure I had this double vision and kaleidoscope headaches sometimes it’s because your heart stops working properly.