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Common Medications for ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Glaucoma

Many popular ADHD drugs activate the sympathetic nervous system. However, their downstream effects can inadvertently contribute to elevated eye pressure.
Common Medications for ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Glaucoma
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Marina Zhang
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Common drugs prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, a recent Canadian study found.

Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that causes vision loss. Angle-closure glaucoma is a subtype that contraindicates with popular ADHD drugs.

Marina Zhang
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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