Part Two of Cosopt Information, Focusing on Side Effects, Discontinuation or Withdrawal Effects, and Additional Information

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 dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic?

  • If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic and seek emergency medical attention:
    • an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; or hives);
    • an asthma attack (shortness of breath or wheezing); or
    • congestive heart failure (shortness of breath, chest pain, or anxiety).
  • Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic and talk to your doctor if you experience
    • burning, stinging, itching, or watering of the eye;
    • inflamation of the lining of the eye lids or surface of the eye;
    • blurred vision;
    • sensitivity of the eye to sunlight;
    • headache;
    • fainting;
    • fatigue;
    • nausea;
    • a change in taste;
    • a rash;
    • depression; or
    • irregular heartbeat, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure.
  • Notify your doctor as soon as possible if you develop symptoms of an eye infection, including redness, itching, discharge or drainage, lid crusting, or lid swelling.
  • 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 dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic?

  • Avoid using other eyedrops or eye medications except under the direction of your doctor. If you are using another eyedrop, wait at least 10 minutes between doses of dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic and the other medication.
  • Before using dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
    • an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor such as acetazolamide (Diamox), dichlorphenamide (Daranide), or methazolamide (Neptazane); or
    • an oral beta-blocker such as propranolol (Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), acebutolol (Sectral), carvedilol (Coreg), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), pindolol (Visken), sotalol (Betapace, Betapace AF) or timolol (Blocadren).
  • You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
  • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

  • Your pharmacist has additional information about dorzolamide and timolol 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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Version: 3.03. Revision Date: 2/14/03.

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