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 bimatoprost ophthalmic?
- Call your doctor immediately if you notice signs of infection such as itching or redness of the eyes or eyelids or discharge from the eyes.
- More commonly, eye redness, discomfort burning, stinging, itching, blurred or decreased vision, dry eye, tearing, eyelid irritation, or a feeling of something in the eye may occur. Continue to use bimatoprost ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about these side effects if they occur.
- Bimatoprost ophthalmic may cause a change in the color of the eyes and/or the skin around the eyes. The amount of brown pigment in the eyes and skin around the eyes may increase during treatment with bimatoprost ophthalmic, and it is not known if color changes are reversible after treatment. These changes occur slowly and may not be noticeable for months or years. Bimatoprost ophthalmic may also cause an increase in the length, thickness, and number of eyelashes. These effects may occur only in the eye being treated.
- 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 bimatoprost ophthalmic?
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are using another eye medication. Apply other medications at least 5 minutes before or after a dose of bimatoprost ophthalmic to prevent an interaction.
- Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with bimatoprost 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 bimatoprost 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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