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migraine Meds & eye problems

migraine Meds & eye problems

Can any of these meds interact?

Also, can any of these meds cause eye problems - I have red, bloodshot eyes, swollen eyelids and am unable to wear my contacts.  I have been seeing an Opthomologist for 2 mos who has prescribed Pataday drops.  They help temporarily, but the problems persist.
Tags: Migraines
Age
:  
58
Sex
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Female
Weight
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190
Current Medications
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I take 80 mg Inderal LA, 500 mg Keppra, 10 mg Vivactil, 400 mg magnesium, 500 mg vitamin B2 for the prevention of migraine.  I still suffer almost daily headaches and take 50 mg of Imitrex or Imitrex injection for the migraine.  
Drug Allergies
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none
Medical Conditions
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migraine
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Though unrelated to the eye reaction you asked about, Vivactil can interact with Keppra and Imitrex. Vivactil and Imitrex taken together can cause serotonin syndrome.
Symptoms include:
•Agitation or restlessness
•Diarrhea
•Fast heart beat
•Hallucinations
•Increased body temperature
•Loss of coordination
•Nausea
•Overactive reflexes
•Rapid changes in blood pressure
•Vomiting

Vivactil and Keppra taken together may cause CNS depression characterized by feeling sleepy and uncoordinated, blurred vision, impaired thinking, slurred speech and even coma or death.

To answer your second question, Inderal LA can cause dry or irritated eyes, though this is a rare reaction. If you have been using Pataday as the doctor prescribed for the past 2 months, then you should go to the doctor and be re-evaluated.

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