Can I take benzodiazepines (sedatives) if I suffer from glaucoma?
JUN 02, 2016
Question:
Can I take benzodiazepines (sedatives) if I suffer from glaucoma?
Answer:
Benzodiazepines can dilate the pupil, so it is conceivable that they could cause problems in a patient with narrow-angle glaucoma. For patients with open-angle glaucoma, the use of benzodiazepines should not present a problem. Please check with your ophthalmologist if you are unsure what type of glaucoma you have.