Question 1

which antidepressants are safe for glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: For glaucoma patients, it may be wise to avoid citalopram (celexa) and Imipramine (tofranil).  Ask your glaucoma doctor what medicine is safe for your eyes, since there are many sub-types of glaucoma.

Question 2

what antidepressant is safe for glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The use of antidepressants in glaucoma patients depends on how open their "angle" is .  Many open angle glaucoma patients can use any antidepressant because they do not have a narrow "angle"  your ophthalmologist should be able, based on your exam, to tell you if this is a concern for you.

Question 3

which antidepressant for someone who has acute narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: Any antidepressants with mo side-effect of raising pressure in eyes, such as wellbutrin (bupropion).

Question 4

which antidepressant can someone take, if he has acute narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Bad question: One does not normally walk around with acute narrow angle glaucoma because the pressure can reach 60 to 90 and this will blind the person within hours.....Hence the word acute attack!
what you must mean it that the angles are narrow and capable of inducing an attack under the right circumstances. With today's laser technology such patients should be cured by treatment with laser.

Question 5

are there antidepressants you can take when you have acute narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: If the glaucoma has been treated with laser pi, and the eye pressure is ok, then it is ok to take the antidepressants, as long as your ophthalmologist is aware.

Question 6

are antidepressants safe for an 18 year old?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When prescribed under the supervision of a trained physician, antidepressants are safe and effective.

Question 7

is it safe for younger adults to take antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

Relatively: All medications have risks. However, most antidepressants can be used safely, and there is nothing about the physical make-up of younger adults that would increase the risk.

Question 8

would it be safe to take an antidepressant with an antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The answer depends on the two medications and your general physical health.  However, in general this combination is not contraindicated.  Call you doctor's office and ask by name of medication for a better answer or ask your pharmacist.

Question 9

is it safe to take any antidepressant for decades?

Accepted Answer

No drug is without: ...some side effect to balance its benefit. That being said, we can more accurately address your concern if you share what longstanding antidepressant you question.

Question 10

is it safe for young adults to take antidepressant medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As with any medication side effects and safety should be weigh against the benefits of the medication treating the patient.

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