PreserVision is an over-the-counter medication used for slowing the progression of macular degeneration. This eMedTV segment offers more details on PreserVision, including information on how it works, its effects, and possible side effects.
Potential PreserVision side effects include fatigue, low thyroid function, and kidney stones. As this eMedTV resource explains, people taking PreserVision may also be more likely to develop anemia, yellow skin, or urinary tract infections.
Possible symptoms of a PreserVision overdose include drowsiness, fever, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page lists other symptoms that may occur as a result of an overdose of PreserVision. Overdose treatment options are also listed in this article.
There are three different PreserVision formulations: tablets, soft gels, and soft gels with lutein. This eMedTV resource lists the active ingredients found in the formulations and explains why soft gels with lutein may be a better choice for smokers.
PreserVision is used for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses PreserVision uses in more detail and explains how the medicine works to slow the progression of macular degeneration.
The recommended dosage for PreserVision soft gels is one soft gel twice a day. This part of the eMedTV archives also provides PreserVision dosage recommendations for the tablet form and explains when and how to take the supplement.
Warfarin, doxycycline, and tetracycline are some of the drugs that may cause PreserVision drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page explains what may happen when these medicines are taken together with PreserVision.
PreserVision may theoretically increase your risk of bleeding. This eMedTV article lists more PreserVision warnings and precautions, including other possible side effects that may occur. This page also explains who should not take PreserVision.
PreserVision has not been studied in pregnant women. As this eMedTV page explains, no studies have been conducted on PreserVision and pregnancy because macular degeneration (the condition that is treated with the drug) usually occurs in the elderly.
PreserVision is unlikely to cause problems in breastfeeding women. As this eMedTV page explains, however, there have been no studies on PreserVision and breastfeeding because the drug is used to treat a condition mainly affecting the elderly.
