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Yes. Using any type of steroid for extended peropds [usually over 3 months at a time] can raise IOP. If you have to continue using steroid or cortisone products for a long time, you should have your pressure monitored regularly.

Using any type of steroid for extended peroids [usually over 3 months at a time] can raise IOP. If you have to continue using steroid or cortisone products for a long time, you should have your pressure monitored regularly.

Various drugs, which can cause dilation of the pupil and suddenly cause angle-closure attacks, promote the development of chronic angle-closure in susceptible patients with very narrow angles. Drugs prescribed for such diverse conditions as depression, allergy and systemic hypertension can cause elevation (and reduction) of intraocular pressure, papillary dilation and lens swelling. A patient with narrow angles or previously undiagnosed angle-closure glaucoma is in particular danger. However, this applies only to people with undiagnosed or untreated narrow angles. It does not apply to patients with open angels or patients who have already been treated for angle-closure. Additional questions should be directed to your doctor. Glaucoma is a group of different diseases and what is best for one patient may not work for another. Only a doctor who examines your eyes can determine the most appropriate treatment for you or answer questions about your specific condition. If you are still unsure or uncomfortable with your options, we recommend seeking a second opinion.

Cortisone products can sometimes raise IOP. IOP can rise in glaucoma patients within one day or a few weeks, depending on the individual.

Yes. Over the counter cold medicines are meant to be used for a short period of time and have a smaller dosage of the active ingredients that help ease cold symptoms. However, you should check with your doctor before taking any additional medications, so that he or she can determine whether or not your glaucoma treatment will be adversely affected.

A: Yes, it is a steroid preparation. Yes, inhalational steroids have been reported to be able to cause a steroid-induced rise in IOP. This is infrequent, but the frequency is not truly known. IOP should be checked approximately one month after starting this medication in patients with, or at risk for, glaucoma.