What effect does Amphetamine have on GLAUCOMA?

Question

I have Glaucoma (not narrow-angle), and have been diagnosed as having ADD ... although my doctor was going to prescribe me Adderall, she decided against it when she saw that I had Glaucoma (contraindication?) What exactly does amphetamine/any CNS stimulant do to Glaucoma??

Answer 1

adderall increases blood pressure, it also increases intraocular pressure, any amphetamine does. Your doctor doesn't want to be responsible for making you go blind.