Do Antipsychotics Cause Miosis? Understanding the Effects on Pupil Size
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While many antipsychotics are associated with pupil dilation (mydriasis) due to anticholinergic effects, certain older and atypical antipsychotic medications have been linked to miosis, or constricted pupils. This less common phenomenon often occurs in the context of overdose or is driven by specific receptor interactions.
