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Hi,
I recently broke 2 ribs and was given diclofenac and co codamol as a painkiller. I've been taking the required doses for about 3 weeks.
About 4 days ago, i started getting very sore and itchy eyes. I've been rubbing them as they are very uncomfortable. Both are now red and when i wake up in the morning my eyelids are 'glued' together.
Is this a side effect of the pain killers or do i have another problem?

Submitted: 102 days and 20 hours ago.

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Gender: Male
Age: 40
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Nothing other than putting cold water to my eyes which eases the stinging for a few minutes

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Hello,
Diclofenac may cause only blurred vision but it can not cause sticky eyes.It think it may be a conjunctivitis.You should consult to a eye doctor(ophthalmologist) for this.He may prescribe to keep your eyes clean & may give you antibiotic drops to put in your eyes.

Hope this will be helpful.

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Expert:	DR.MUKESH TIWARI ,M.S.
Pos. Feedback:	96.9 %
Answered:	8/12/2009

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Nothing other than putting cold water to my eyes which eases the stinging for a few minutes

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Hello,
Diclofenac may cause only blurred vision but it can not cause sticky eyes.It think it may be a conjunctivitis.You should consult to a eye doctor(ophthalmologist) for this.He may prescribe to keep your eyes clean & may give you antibiotic drops to put in your eyes.

Hope this will be helpful.

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Hello, Diclofenac may cause only blurred vision but it can not cause sticky eyes.It think it may be a conjunctivitis.You should consult to a eye doctor(ophthalmologist) for this.He may prescribe to keep your eyes clean & may give you antibiotic drops to put in your eyes. Hope this will be helpful.

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Gender: Male
Age: 40
State/Country: United Kingdom

Already Tried:
Nothing other than putting cold water to my eyes which eases the stinging for a few minutes

Hello,
Diclofenac may cause only blurred vision but it can not cause sticky eyes.It think it may be a conjunctivitis.You should consult to a eye doctor(ophthalmologist) for this.He may prescribe to keep your eyes clean & may give you antibiotic drops to put in your eyes.

Hope this will be helpful.