burning eyes

[igotnalz]

I was wondering why not to long after I take my pain medication that is perscribed that my eyes start to burn and feel really dry. I have been perscribed vicodin for back surgery and ruptured disks in my lower back.

[worried878]

dehydration is often a side effect of narcotics and it could be that ur eyes become dry after taking them...tis would usually occur with large doses and not the small doses u would be taking if u r not addicted...talk to ur doctor if u r not abusing them about this side effect...if u r abusing them then the forum can help u

[GoingToMakeIt]

As I am sure you are aware. This is a substance abuse forum. Be careful with vicodin or any opiate. They can get out of hand fairly quickly. Pretty soon the 2-3 per day won't ease the pain. So you get a stronger formula, then a larger dose, then a stronger med Percs, oxys etc.. Soon nothing really works but you are living for that next dose just to feel normal. The sad thing is this can still be while you are totally under your Dr's care.

Just sharing a common cycle that happens. Good luck to you.
Dry eyes or tearing eyes are normal reactions.

[lady67]

When I would take it, it would make my eyes and my nose itch.  Sometimes I would run them so much until they would be raw.  That was the dead give away that I had taken something.

[10356]

It drys out your sinuses therefor drying out your eyes you can use tears otc be careful with the pain med it can sneak up on you.. lesa