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Long-term use of Cialis is linked to higher glaucoma risk in study
ScienceDaily reports that long-term tadalafil use for enlarged prostate symptoms is associated with increased glaucoma risk.
The short version
- A study of 73,854 men found long-term tadalafil use is linked to a 22% higher likelihood of developing glaucoma over five years.[ScienceDaily]
- Patients taking the medication also showed elevated risks of ocular hypertension and beginning glaucoma treatment.[ScienceDaily]
- Researchers note the observational study shows an association but does not establish a direct cause.[ScienceDaily]
Key facts
- An analysis of 73,854 men aged 40 or older examined the relationship between tadalafil prescriptions and eye health over five years.[ScienceDaily]
- Men prescribed tadalafil for enlarged prostate symptoms had a 22% greater likelihood of developing glaucoma.[ScienceDaily]
- Tadalafil users had a 32% increased risk of ocular hypertension and a 33% higher risk of starting glaucoma therapy or receiving a primary open-angle glaucoma diagnosis.[ScienceDaily]
What remains uncertain
- The observational design prevents establishing direct causation between tadalafil use and glaucoma.[ScienceDaily]
- The study could not account for actual medication compliance over time, and findings may not generalize across diverse ethnic groups due to a predominantly White sample.[ScienceDaily]
Sources
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