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Does Intake Of Sertraline Cause An Increase In Eye Pressure?
Should I stop taking sertraline (Zoloft)? I just read an article where a person with angle-closure glaucoma (which is what I have) could possibly have increased eye pressure and/or a glaucoma attack while taking sertraline (went to ophthalmogist yesterday and my eye pressures were through the roof at 40!!!
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Tue, 20 Sep 2016
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Hi,
Sertraline is not known to have any effect on pressure obeyed glaucoma can be genetic in origin... still specific cause is unknown.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Sertraline is not known to have any effect on pressure obeyed glaucoma can be genetic in origin... still specific cause is unknown.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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