Many common prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause blurry vision by affecting tear production, pupil dilation, or eye pressure.
Common Drug Classes Linked to Blurry Vision
-Antihistamines,
항히스타민제 ; 알레르기 반응을 일으키는 체내 물질인 '히스타민'의 작용을 막아 증상을 완화하는 약물,
Over-the-counter(처방없이 살수있는) allergy drugs like Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) dry out mucous membranes, reducing tear production and causing dry eyes or trouble focusing up close.
-Antidepressants, 항우울제 ;
Medications such as Prozac (fluoxetine) and tricyclic antidepressants can dilate pupils and interfere with how the eye focuses.
-Blood Pressure Medications, 혈압약 ;
Beta-blockers and diuretics can lower blood pressure too quickly or reduce moisture, leading to temporary visual disturbances.
-Corticosteroids,
코르티코스테로이드 ; 신장 위쪽의 부신 겉질에서 분비되는 호르몬을 모방해 만든 강력한 항염증 및 면역 억제 약물,
Long-term use of steroids like Prednisone can raise eye pressure and lead to glaucoma or cataracts.
-Seizure and Migraine Medications,
발작 및 편두통 치료제 ;
Drugs like Topiramate (Topamax) can cause sudden nearsightedness or acute angle-closure glaucoma.
-Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, 발기부전 치료제 ;
Medications like Sildenafil (Viagra) can alter color perception and cause temporary blurriness.
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What medications can cause eye pressure?
Several common prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase eye pressure or trigger acute glaucoma, especially in people with narrow eye drainage angles.
Major Drug Classes That Raise Eye Pressure
-Corticosteroids,
코르티코스테로이드 ; 신체 내 부신 겉질에서 자연적으로 생성되거나 인공적으로 합성된 강력한 항염증 및 면역억제 작용을 하는 스테로이드 호르몬 계통의 약물.
Steroids taken by mouth, inhaled, applied to the skin, or used as eye drops can raise eye pressure when used for a long time. You can read more about these effects on GoodRx.
-Psychiatric Medications, 정신과 약물 ;
Certain antidepressants (like tricyclics and SSRIs) and anti-seizure drugs can alter eye function or dilate pupils.
-Migraine and Seizure Treatments,
편두통 및 발작 치료 ;
Medications like topiramate can cause sudden tissue swelling inside the eye and rapid pressure spikes.
-Respiratory Inhalers, 호흡기 흡입기 ;
Inhalers used for asthma and COPD can dilate pupils and block fluid outflow.
-Cold and Allergy Drugs, 감기 및 알레르기 약 ;
Over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants can widen the pupil and risk angle-closure in at-risk people.
-Bladder and Anti-Nausea Drugs, 방광 및 항구토 약물 ;
Medications used for overactive bladders or motion sickness have anticholinergic effects that can impede eye fluid drainage.
-Sulfa-Based Drugs,
설파계 약물 ; 설파계 약물(설포나마이드, Sulfonamides)은 화학 구조에 유황(Sulfur)을 포함하는 ‘설포나마이드기’를 가진 약물들을 통칭하는 말입니다.
1930년대에 인류 최초로 개발된 합성 항생제로 유명하며, 페니실린이 대중화되기 전 수많은 목숨을 살린 역사적인 약물. 오늘날에는 항생제뿐만 아니라 이뇨제, 당뇨병 치료제 등 다양한 비항생제 계열 치료제로도 확장되어 쓰이고 있다.
Certain sulfa antibiotics and diuretics can cause fluid shifts and tissue swelling.