Gabapentin side effects.blurred vision today Started on 100 mg a few of weeks ago and was on 3 x day 300 mg. starting last Sunday. I seemed to be fine so I decided to drive to a friend's house over 100 miles away. Gabapentin may cause vision changes, clumsiness, unsteadiness, dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, or trouble with thinking. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well. If these side effects are especially bothersome, check with your doctor. Hi, FYI Dry eyes and blurred vision can be a side effect of neurontin and gabapentin. Years ago when I was on Neurontin, my eyes got so dry I experienced frightening stabbing sensations in my eyeballs. In about 1-7% people who take Gabapentin do report double or blurred vision as its side effects. Not being able to see close up could be due to weak eyesight, would recommend that you go to an doc and get your eyes checked/tested. not noticeable from the outside, and vision is blurry. I don't know if I can blame this on the Gabapentin as a side effect, or if it is a true worsening of symptoms of the spinal cord tumor. Summary. Vision blurred is found among people who take Gabapentin, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drug for 1 month, also take medication Lyrica, and have Multiple sclerosis. Gabapentin capsules, tablets, and oral solution are used to help control certain types of seizures in people who have epilepsy. Gabapentin capsules, tablets, and oral solution are also used to relieve the pain of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN; the burning, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an attack of shingles). People on gabapentin may also experience double vision and other vision changes. More severe side effects of gabapentin can include shifts in mood, and this can be a serious problem requiring medical treatment. Patients are advised to look for emotional or mood-related changes including depression, anxiety, panic attacks or suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Gabapentin shouldn’t be combined. Q: Does gabapentin cause blurry vision and personality changes ( as in crazy thinking)? A: Yes, gabapentin can case blurry vision as well as abnormal thinking. Unfortunately these are adverse. In Summary. Commonly reported side effects of gabapentin include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, and viral infection.