antidepressant
Mood-Regulating Drug
Plain-language definition
Medications for depression and anxiety. Some (amitriptyline, venlafaxine) are also used to prevent migraines. Side effects can include dry eye and blurred vision.
Where this term comes up
“Antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and acne drugs also frequently cause or worsen dry eye”
Guide · Medications That Cause Dry Eye
“Antidepressants”
Condition · Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
“Antihistamines, decongestants, antidepressants: risk is often significantly reduced after confirmed patent LPI, but confirm with your ophthalmologist”
Treatment · Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)
- Category
- Medication
- Also written as
- antidepressants
Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.
Related glossary terms
- antihistamine
Allergy-Blocking Drug
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- punctum
Tear Drain Opening
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- evaporative
Tear Evaporation-Related
- lacrimal
Tear-Related
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.