Question 1

can alcohol constrict pupils?

Accepted Answer

No: Other medications can cause miosis (pupillary constriction), such as narcotics, for example.

Question 2

does drinking alcohol constrict pupils?

Accepted Answer

It can: Yes, drinking alcohol can constrict the pupils. Constriction of the pupils is called miosis. Opiate drugs tend to constrict the pupils more than alcohol.

Question 3

does alcohol make your pupils dialate?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol can cause: miosis (constricted pupils).

Question 4

does alcohol cause pupil dilation?

Accepted Answer

Usually constriction: Alcohol in large amounts can cause pupillary constriction. That being said, it is not the best indicator of alcohol use/intoxication. Like benzodiazepines and opioids, alcohol is a depressant, promoting parasympathetic activity and pupil constriction.

Question 5

why do my pupils dialate for no reason? i don't do drugs and i don't consume any type of alcohol, but my pupils dialate at random. they are usually bigger than they should be and when the light is dimmer you can barely see the color in my eye because of t

Accepted Answer

Other : Other causes of abnormally large pupils can be accidental use of dilating agents (scopolamine patch, dilating drops, etc) or adies tonic pupil, or even trauma.  These are rare causes.

Question 6

is miosis and pinpoint pupil is similar? are they permanent forever?can i came out from pinpoint pupil or miosis to normal pupil? how to treat this?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: Pupil size varies with exposure to light and in response to medications. Why are you concerned about the size of your pupil. Do you have any other symptoms about your vision. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 7

when drunk on alcohol does it vasodilate or constrict your aorta and coronaries? how much does 4 pints dehydrate you?

Accepted Answer

It depends: People develop tolerance to alcohol and there are big differences in effects based on sex, age, other substances/food used etc.   Alcohol generally is considered a vasodilator.    

I think the question is the wrong one.   A better one may be:   is my relationship with alcohol a healthy one?  Might it be a good idea i ask for some help or find out more about the effects of alcohol on one's health.

Question 8

does alcohol constrict blood vessels in the legs?

Accepted Answer

NO: Alcohol dilates blood vessels both arteries and veins.

Question 9

can the medication, namenda, (memantine) cause constricted pupils?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This is not one of the listed side effects.  However, if you began having this problem when you started the medication, contact your doctor and discuss this with him/her.

Question 10

do people with cushing's syndrome have constricted pupils?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Cushing's does not really cause miosis (pupil constriction). There are many causes, but prominent are many drugs (opiods, anti-psychotics, razadone).

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