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Should I take blood pressure medicine with glaucoma?
I've been on blood pressure medication for a few years, and it definitely helps me keep my hypertension under control. But now I'm being monitored for glaucoma since I started to show signs. Would I still be able to take my blood pressure meds if I have glaucoma?
7 Answers
Yes, keep taking your BP meds.
Issues within the eye are independent of systemic blood pressure values. You should continue all systemic medications as required by your family doctor and of course take the anti-glaucoma medications as well. If you have glaucoma, it is best managed by an ophthalmologist and not by an optometrist.
Yes
Yes. There is no problem.
Depending on the antihypertensive that you are taking, you should be able to continue it if you have glaucoma. It is important to continue to keep your hypertension under control. I would advise that you speak with the doctor that prescribes your blood pressure medication as well as your ophthalmologist for further discussion.
No. You need a medication that acts on aqueous humor production. Blood pressure medication does not.
Yes of course.