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Glaucoma safe antidepressants

A 75-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Wu
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
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... Read More
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Dr. Richard Lehrer
Glaucoma 35 years experience
Depends: Many antidepressants are in the category of tricyclics and others which can cause worsening of narrow angle glaucoma. It is important to check with y... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Dieck
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Depends: The use of antidepressants in glaucoma patients depends on how open their "angle" is . Many open angle glaucoma patients can use any antidepressant b... Read More
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Dr. Donald Jacobson
A Verified Doctoranswered
42 years experience
Many safe for glauco: Many are safe for glaucoma. Celexa, prozac, lexapro, zoloft, wellbutrin, (bupropion) and lamictal. With any others i would consult with your ophthalmo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Glaucoma: Any antidepressants with mo side-effect of raising pressure in eyes, such as wellbutrin (bupropion).
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bud Kurwa
Specializes in Ophthalmology
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... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Wu
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
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... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tanya Russo
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Yes: When prescribed under the supervision of a trained physician, antidepressants are safe and effective.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Holmes
Child Psychiatry 36 years experience
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 w... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Zimmermann
Psychiatry 24 years experience
Probably: The answer depends on the two medications and your general physical health. However, in general this combination is not contraindicated. Call you do... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
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... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alfredo Nieves
Gynecology 42 years experience
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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