Parkinson and narrow angle glaucoma

[drmittal]

Hi,

I have been suffering from Parkinson's and have been taking the following medications:

Pacitane Tablet - SALT COMPOSITION Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)

Sinemet 250mg/25mg Tablet - SALT COMPOSITION Levodopa (250mg) + Carbidopa (25mg)

I have been recently diagnosed with narrow angle glaucoma in one of the eyes, can any of the above medicines cause narrow angle glaucoma ? If not, then is it safe to continue with the medicine for Parkinson's as I have now been diagnosed with the narrow angle glaucoma ?

Regards,

Dr Mittal

[WinnieThePoo]

Levadopa doesn't cause narrow angle glaucoma but it is contraindicated for it and you should urgently discuss with your MD stopping it sooner rather than later

[drmittal in reply to WinnieThePoo]

Hello,Thank you for your prompt response. Is there an alternative to Levadopa that can be prescribed to me in these situations with both Parkinson and Narrow angle glaucoma?

Stay Safe,

Dr Mittal

[WinnieThePoo in reply to drmittal]

You would need to speak to your neurologist but dopamine agonists would be a possibility