Sarafem and Glaucoma
Result of checking the interaction of drug Sarafem and disease Glaucoma for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Some SSRI antidepressants such as fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline may have an effect on pupil size causing dilation. This effect can potentially narrow the eye angle resulting in increased intraocular pressure and angle closure glaucoma, especially in predisposed patients. These drugs should be used with caution in patients with angle-closure glaucoma or history of glaucoma.
Generic Name: fluoxetine
Brand Name: Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem, PROzac Pulvules, Rapiflux, Selfemra
Synonyms: n.a.