There are several prescriptions and over-the-counter medications that can inhibit tear production, including antihistamines, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, decongestants and even blood pressure medications.
Your physician may prescribe medications with side effects like dry eye or that may cause the development of dry eye disease. This is actually extremely common. Among them are medications for anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Parkinson’s.
