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What antidepressants are safe for narrow eye angles?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Antidepressants : Many safe for glaucoma. Note: over-the-counter and prescription medications account for 33% of acute angle-closure glaucoma. These have been reported to associated with glaucoma: Celexa, prozac, lexapro, zoloft, wellbutrin, (bupropion) and lamictal. Best to consult to give details.

Answered 6/18/2017

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