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Inflammation Of Eyes, Eye Pressure, Glaucoma. Taking Medication, Having Side Effects. Alternate Tablet?
Hello doctor , my husband is suffering from inflammation of eyes , eyes pressure and now it turned into glaucoma, Now the problem he has is increased pressure , doctor has given him methazulumide to reduce the pressure 50 mg for 4 times a day , that's making him feel real miserable., it has lot more side effects , numbing hand , nausea , diherea , fatigue.what is an alternative to that tablet to reduce hight eye pressure in 30 or so.
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013
dear patient.
hi your husband has angle closure glaucoma from what symptoms you are telling me but he surely needs to change the oral medications as he is experiencing side effects of methazulamide. how many days since he started the tablets?please consult a glaucoma specialist with previous tratment records he will check the pressures will set a target pressure and will change the tablet accordingly.please do it as soon as possible.
take care
hi your husband has angle closure glaucoma from what symptoms you are telling me but he surely needs to change the oral medications as he is experiencing side effects of methazulamide. how many days since he started the tablets?please consult a glaucoma specialist with previous tratment records he will check the pressures will set a target pressure and will change the tablet accordingly.please do it as soon as possible.
take care
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