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A member asked:

Curious as to why can't people with acute narrow-angle glaucoma take xanax (alprazolam)?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

They can: People who have narrow-angle glaucoma can be cured with a simple laser procedure, and then there is limitation on drug use.

Answered 4/16/2013

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