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To the previous reviews, it sounds like the individual had a vasovagal response. It's like a flight or fight response to something getting near the eye. In this case this overstimulation caused a sudden drop in blood pressure and the person will faint. Typically the person will come to very soon after and be fine in time. Best way to prevent this is to not go on an empty stomach as most people
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Reviewer: Mom3Kids, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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About a year ago, I was given the option for this test. Immediately after getting this drop in one eye at my Opthamologist(in place of the "eye puff" I felt very hot, dizzy, my heart was racing, and nauseous. I began to faint and was caught by the doctor and her assistant before falling out of my chair onto the floor. I remember hearing them talking to me but it sounded like they were
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This drug caused complete loss of consciousness. I fainted.
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Reviewer: summer12, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I have not yet used this drop. I have an eye apointment and I am worried about its safety. How did it get into your thoat?
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Reviewer: buckeyechai, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had FLURESS for a routine eye exam, it trickled down my throat into my stomach. 20 minutes later my pulse shot up to 160 beats per minute and I felt like I was going to faint.
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