What drug would make your pupils small? Narcotics. Narcotic drugs, either legal or illicit, can constrict pupils. These include
heroin, morphine, hydrocodone, and fentanyl
. Overdose on these drugs can also lead to pinpoint pupils (when eyes don’t respond to changes in light).
Does alcohol make pupils small?
Slower pupil reaction–
Alcohol causes the iris toconstrict and dilate at a much slower speed
. This becomes an issue for drivers who have been drinking as they cannot adapt as quickly to oncoming headlights.
What does Klonopin do to pupils?
Physically, abusing Klonopin dulls the central nervous system and can lead to
dilated pupils
, shallow respiration, an irregular pulse, coma or death.
What does Adderall do to your pupils?
Stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are common in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both Ritalin and Adderall
cause pupils to dilate
. SSRIs enhance the effects of serotonin in the brain. They’re the most commonly prescribed treatment for depression.
Do your pupils dilate on Klonopin?
Symptoms of Klonopin overdose include: Clammy skin. Coma.
Dilated pupils
.
Can medication cause dilated pupils?
Yes, both prescription, over-the-counter, and illicit drugs can all cause dilated pupils
. Drug interactions in the body often affect neurotransmitters in your brain.
- drowsiness.
- dizziness.
- unsteadiness.
- problems with coordination.
- difficulty thinking or remembering.
- increased saliva.
- muscle or joint pain.
- frequent urination.
Xanax, like other prescription tranquilizers, is intended to slow normal brain activity and function, which may result in slowed breathing (i.e., respiratory depression), slurred speech,
dilated pupils
, disorientation, fatigue and decreased coordination.
Because they affect involuntary muscles, they may influence the small muscles in your iris, causing them to pull your iris open wider
. Antidepressants: These can affect both serotonin and norepinephrine, which also affect muscles, including in your eyes.
You should not take clonazepam if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma; severe liver disease; or
.
a history of allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine
(clonazepam, alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, Valium, Xanax, Versed, and others).
Ativan treats more conditions than Xanax
. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved the following uses: Xanax: Treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Ativan tablets: Treatment of anxiety disorders.
Klonopin (clonazepam) can be used for immediate relief of panic attacks and seizures, but is not intended for long-term management. Helps you relax.
Valium (diazepam) is effective for occasional or short-term use for anxiety and muscle spasm
.
Here’s what happens to our eyes when we drink: Dilated pupils.
Because alcohol relaxes muscles all over the body, it causes the pupils to dilate as the muscles in the iris expand
.
Xanax comes in
rectangular, oval and triangular tablets
. The shape of the tablet depends on its strength. The most common appearance of Xanax is a white rectangular tablet with scores on one side, so the medication can be physically broken down into smaller doses.
Medically reviewed by Marilyn Folk, BScN.
Dilated or contracted pupils are common symptoms of anxiety disorder
, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and others.
Small pupils
can be a sign of a serious medical problem
, especially when accompanied by other symptoms. Get urgent medical attention if: You experience small pupils with dizziness and/or balance issues. You suffer a head injury and notice one or both pupils seem abnormally small.
