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My pupils are always dilated. people are always accusing me of being on drugs or something. is there any simple meds to shrink them back?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dilated pupils: Dilated pupils can be caused by medication, specifically anti depressents or anti histamines. Treatment is usually removing the cause.

Answered 7/12/2013

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My pupils will constantly get larger and smaller, even when there is no light fluxuation. It chainges evrey second or so, going from slightly dilated to slightly constricted, and back again. Any idea what causes this? I can't find anything?

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Please let me know if there is any quick ways to make dilated pupils go back to normal?

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