Explain Antidepressants Don't Worsen OPEN-Angle Glaucoma

November 2016

Patients will hear about Health Canada's warning on the risk of glaucoma with antidepressants.

This is for angle-CLOSURE, or NARROW-angle, glaucoma...which is much less common than OPEN-angle glaucoma.

Antidepressants can dilate pupils and potentially block drainage in patients with narrow eye fluid channels.

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Table of Contents

Infectious Diseases Expect to See Shorter Antibiotic Courses to Help Limit Resistance
Pediatrics Recommend Better Alternatives to Codeine for Pediatric Pain or Cough
Pediatrics Direct Parents to Safe Options for Teething Pain
Natural Health Products Ask Patients About Kratom Use During Medication Reviews
Antithrombotics Weigh Antithrombotic Risks and Benefits for Atrial Fib Patients With CAD
Headache Recommend Acute and Preventive Meds to Manage Cluster Headaches
Cardiology Help Patients Understand Pros and Cons of ASA After a GI Bleed
Women's Health Explain That Emergency Contraception is Appropriate Even for Overweight Women
Cultural Awareness Watch for Special Considerations When Treating Transgender Patients
Antidepressants Explain Antidepressants Don't Worsen OPEN-Angle Glaucoma
Fever Help Patients Sort Through Thermometer Options