This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.
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What are the possible side effects of brimonidine ophthalmic?
- Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.
- Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use brimonidine ophthalmic and talk to your doctor if you experience
- burning, stinging, or itching of the eye;
- blurred vision;
- redness or watering of the eye;
- sensitivity of the eye to light;
- swollen or puffy eyes;
- discharge from the eye;
- headache, fatigue, or dizziness;
- a dry nose;
- a dry mouth; or
- a change in taste.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect brimonidine ophthalmic?
- Do not use brimonidine ophthalmic if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.
- Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with brimonidine ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Although drug interactions between brimonidine ophthalmic and drugs taken by mouth are not expected, they can occur. Drugs that make you drowsy or dizzy, such as sedatives, sleeping pills, antihistamines (allergy medicines), alcohol, and pain relievers, may cause excessive drowsiness if they are taken while using brimonidine ophthalmic. Also, brimonidine ophthalmic may further slow your heart rate or lower your blood pressure if it is used with other drugs that also have these effects.
- Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with brimonidine ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist has additional information about brimonidine ophthalmic written for health professionals that you may read.
- Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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