What medicines are generally considered safe for glaucoma (POAG) patients?
Cold remedies containing Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine or Neo-Synephrine; anti-histaminics Chlorpheniramine, Diphenhydramine or Benadryl and overactive bladder remedies such as Detrol often carry a warning telling you not to use them if you have glaucoma. These warnings do not apply to your type of glaucoma (POAG). You can safely use them for a week or two; beyond that, monitoring may be needed. The warnings are intended primarily for patients with Narrow Angle Glaucoma. If you are not sure what type of glaucoma you have, consult us before taking these medicines.
