Question:
Glaucoma is listed as a rare side effect of Flonase, but the connection seems to be from an increase eye pressure. Could there be an increased risk with normal pressure glaucoma? My eye doctor has found evidence that I may have normal pressure glaucoma. This does not run in my family. I have have been taking Flonase daily for several years.
Answer :
there are many opinions on this. flonase increases risk of "steroid induced glaucoma", which is raised IOP from steroid use. it is rare...most people are not "steroid responders".
*COULD* there be an increased risk? of course. nprmal tension glaucoma is poorly understood, and it is certainly possible that flonase could be contributing in your case.
