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Why is diphenhydramine contraindicated in narrow angle glaucoma?
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It can increase IOP: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090328145710aa3jfbq it has anti-cholinergic properties that can cause intra-ocular pressure in the eye to increase, due to obstruction of the normal flow of fluid out of the eye. The link above explains it in more detail.
Answered 11/1/2020
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