Straight Lines Vibrate Really Quick Then Stop When I Turn

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2020

Question: straight lines vibrate really quick then stop when i turn my head fast. is this normal eye movement? it onlu happens sometimes when i sitting and shift my head from side to side. i noticed this when i started to take topamax50 mg for 2 months then it stopped when i stopped taking it and two months later its back. are there benign causes to this? (Oscillopsia? i think)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may be caused due to Topamax as an adverse effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query at the 'Ask A Doctor' service.

I have read your query.

You are right about the term oscillopsia, Topamax use may cause abnormal vision problems as possible adverse effects in up to 13% of users.

Since it came back after the stopping of Topamax, it means most likely that the vestibular-ocular reflex is affected.

Inner ear-related conditions such as vertigo, Meniere's disease, besides Topamax adverse effects, should be considered.

Please also discuss with your Doctor for these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Good evening and thank you for your response.

Would a drug like amitriptyline (Eavil) cause similar effects?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Amitriptyline may cause visual disturbances as well.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Amitriptyline also may cause visual symptoms as possible adverse effects.

So, if you are taking it, this may be a possible explanation for your issues.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng