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Re: glaucoma from psychotropic meds??? » obsidian

Posted by yxibow on June 17, 2009, at 23:22:53

In reply to glaucoma from psychotropic meds???, posted by obsidian on June 17, 2009, at 22:14:10

> anyone know if any meds in particular can contribute to the development of glaucoma?
> thanks for any input,
> sid :-)

Theoretically, I'm not sure of glaucoma, but cataracts had been noticed in beagles who took a fair dose of Seroquel. I had my eyes tested quite a while ago.

I don't think its ever seen in humans or it is very rare.

As to contributing to glaucoma, that I don't know... there are medications I believe that yes, can do that.


Mainly there are medications that shouldn't be used with people with wide-angle glaucoma or should be discussed with a doctor and/or and ophthalmologist.

Those are mainly in the class of anticholinergics and include anti-parkinsonians (Artane, Cogentin), TCAs with strong anticholinergic effects (e.g. amitriptyline), antipsychotics with strong anticholinergic effects (e.g. Seroquel), and antihistamines/anti-nausea medications with strong anticholinergic effects (e.g. meclizine) among others.


-- Jay

 

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