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Does Usage Of Minoxidil Help In Curing Open Angle Glaucoma?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Apr 2016
Question: I have open angle glaucoma. Is minoxidyl ok to use topically?
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Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be used with caution and monitoring

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

Normally, minoxidil, can be used topically alongwith open angle glaucoma though, glaucoma is a recognised side effect associated with minoxidil but it is observed in less than 1 percent of the patients and that too was observed in cases which had used it for more than 6 months. Using along with established glaucoma needs monitoring. If symptoms of glaucoma aggravate then immediately stop it and consult your opthamoligist. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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Does Usage Of Minoxidil Help In Curing Open Angle Glaucoma?

Brief Answer: It can be used with caution and monitoring Detailed Answer: Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. Normally, minoxidil, can be used topically alongwith open angle glaucoma though, glaucoma is a recognised side effect associated with minoxidil but it is observed in less than 1 percent of the patients and that too was observed in cases which had used it for more than 6 months. Using along with established glaucoma needs monitoring. If symptoms of glaucoma aggravate then immediately stop it and consult your opthamoligist. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.