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Posted by obsidian on June 17, 2009, at 22:14:10
anyone know if any meds in particular can contribute to the development of glaucoma?
thanks for any input,
sid :-)
Posted by yxibow on June 17, 2009, at 23:22:53
In reply to glaucoma from psychotropic meds???, posted by obsidian on June 17, 2009, at 22:14:10
> anyone know if any meds in particular can contribute to the development of glaucoma?
> thanks for any input,
> sid :-)Theoretically, I'm not sure of glaucoma, but cataracts had been noticed in beagles who took a fair dose of Seroquel. I had my eyes tested quite a while ago.
I don't think its ever seen in humans or it is very rare.
As to contributing to glaucoma, that I don't know... there are medications I believe that yes, can do that.
Mainly there are medications that shouldn't be used with people with wide-angle glaucoma or should be discussed with a doctor and/or and ophthalmologist.Those are mainly in the class of anticholinergics and include anti-parkinsonians (Artane, Cogentin), TCAs with strong anticholinergic effects (e.g. amitriptyline), antipsychotics with strong anticholinergic effects (e.g. Seroquel), and antihistamines/anti-nausea medications with strong anticholinergic effects (e.g. meclizine) among others.
-- Jay
Posted by obsidian on June 17, 2009, at 23:46:39
In reply to Re: glaucoma from psychotropic meds??? » obsidian, posted by yxibow on June 17, 2009, at 23:22:53
thanks,
I've been referred to a opthalmologist to check for glaucoma after a routine eye exam today...weird. I never would've expected this. I'll see how it works out...might have to stop taking something?? We shall see.
thanks again :-)
sidPS
fyi
I take:
seroquel 50
lamictal 100
klonopin 1mg
effexor xr 225
Posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2009, at 0:29:42
In reply to Re: glaucoma from psychotropic meds??? » yxibow, posted by obsidian on June 17, 2009, at 23:46:39
So your eye pressures were high? Did the doc say what might cause it? Phillipa
Posted by obsidian on June 18, 2009, at 1:39:09
In reply to Re: glaucoma from psychotropic meds??? » obsidian, posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2009, at 0:29:42
"pigmentary dispersion syndrome"....and I said "well alright..."
I don't really know, was wondering if meds have something to do with it, will know more when I see opthalmologist, I'll mention it to pdoc when I see him (same day as eye doctor, but later)
wish me luck, I like my peepers ;-)
-sid
Posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2009, at 20:16:32
In reply to Re: glaucoma from psychotropic meds??? » Phillipa, posted by obsidian on June 18, 2009, at 1:39:09
Definitely good luck. Love Phillipa
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