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A member asked:
I have early symptoms of glaucoma perhaps brought on by long use of antihistamines i am flying next month what can i do about motion sickness ?
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Different issues: Glaucoma is rarely related to antihistamines, have you been taking steroids or decongestants? Also motion sickness may not be related. There are over the counter remedies you can take for it before traveling.
Answered 2/6/2019
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Glaucoma: Most medication that have precautions regarding glaucoma have to do with narrow angle glaucoma. Talk to your ophthalmologist to see what type of glaucoma you have, the doctor can also give you suggestions regarding the motion sickness.
Answered 2/6/2019
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