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Tadalafil linked to 22% higher glaucoma risk, study researchers find
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Key Points:
- New research suggests that long-term use of tadalafil, a drug for erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate, may increase the risk of glaucoma, a serious eye condition causing gradual vision loss.
- An international study of nearly 74,000 men found those using tadalafil were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma and had higher risks of elevated eye pressure and primary open-angle glaucoma.
- Experts recommend that men using tadalafil regularly, especially those with glaucoma risk factors, undergo comprehensive eye exams to monitor eye health and detect early signs of glaucoma.
- The study was observational and cannot confirm causation, and researchers noted limitations such as unaccounted changes in medication use or health conditions over time.
- Researchers advise patients not to stop tadalafil but to consider regular eye monitoring, while the drug manufacturer and study authors have been contacted for comment.
