hayfever medicstion

[Salford49]

Hi there I need advice on hayfever med as I have open angle glaucoma . I’m allergic to blossom trees anc this usually starts end of feb I use to use Beconase but this is a steroid so a def no. I tried natural allergy inhalers last year but they don’t work. I need to take an oral med . Anybody who uses these could you please let me know. Thank you

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello Salford49,

As you have POAG, there isnt normally a problem with taking hayfever medication. The concern is when a person has Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma.

We always recommend that you check with your consultant 1st before starting any other medication, whether it prescribed or over the counter ones.

[Salford49 in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

thank you for your prompt reply 👍👍 I’ll contact my GP

[AJchalfont in reply to Salford49]

Good advice to consult your GP or consultant, but for what it's worth, I was diagnosed with Glaucoma 12 years ago and use Azopt, Combigan and Lumigan drops daily, I also take cetirizine hydrochloride in the summer for Hayfever and have not experienced any problems. Good luck.

[NewCardinal]

Suggest you avoid anything like nasal sprays which constrict blood vessels and flow as this could have the effect of raising eye pressures.