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Bob_Scopatz
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In a well-lit room what are some things that can cause the pupils of the eye to dilate?

I know drugs are one thing, but WHICH drugs. Any OTC ones that might do that? Which prescription or illicit drug types would do it?

Are there non-drug reasons, other than LOVE, of course.

Well heck, maybe love is the answer?

(don't worry, it's not me, or about me!)

thanks!
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jexx
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Some people have naturally dilated eyes, hence the term 'bedroom eyes'. In early Italy (Mona Lisa's time, I believe), eyedrops of belladonna were all the rage to achieve such a look. Do not try this! It is very poisonous!

More useless trivia from your friendly neighborhood autodidact. *grin*
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T_Smith
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::pats bob on the back::

Your liver is inflamed. You're gonna die. Sorry.
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Ryuko
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My roommate is on a lot of drugs and one of them makes her eyes really dilated. She's got depression and anorexia if that helps... [Dont Know]
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rivka
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Linky

Another

Yet another
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Tullaan
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Anti-cholenergics can cause this. Most common would be anti-histamines such as Benadryl.

Edited: My being stupid and mixing up my drugs.

[ January 26, 2004, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: Tullaan ]
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mackillian
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o_O Not good when a pharmacist mixes up drugs [Wink]

Also, if you're nicely nearsighted, your pupils tend to dilate way more without corrective lenses...trying to get more light, I suppose.

But I'm told in the morning, my pupils look blown.

I have bedroom eyes! [Big Grin]
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Danzig
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Some OTC drugs, like antihistamines as already mentioned. Dextromethorphan used in a non-approved way can, but I am not sure about regular usage. Some psychedelics do so as well.
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Tullaan
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Dextromethorphan (the dm in robitussin dm) is actually a codeine derivitive and will cause constriction of pupils.
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Theca
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OK, here is a list.

Sympathomimetics like:
Cocaine
caffeine
ephedrine
amphetamines

anticholinergics:
atropine
scopolamine
tricyclic antidepressants
antihistamines
muscle relaxants
Parkinsons drugs
antispasmodic drugs
phenothiazines
some alkaloid plants

Hallucinogens:
LSD
mesaline
psilocybin
designer amphetamines

Miscellaneous:
glutethimide
alcohols
monoamine oxidase antidepressants
nicotine
opioid withdrawals
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Posable_Man
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Thank you all!

This isn't for me.

It's for a worried mom I know...
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Oh, and having asymmetrically dilated pupils (only one is "blown") can be a sign of severe brain trauma.

I assume this is a fairly moot point, though.
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Danzig
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Well it dilated mine and several other people's...
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