| What is Alphagan?
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Alphagan lowers high pressure in the eye. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Alphagan?
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Alphagan side effects may include abnormal vision, allergic reaction, blurred vision, burning and stinging, dizziness, drowsiness, dry eyes, dry mouth, eye pain or irritation, fatigue, feeling of foreign body in the eye, headache, inflamed or swollen eyelids, itchy eyes, loss of tissue or staining of the cornea, muscle pain, red or swollen eyes, sensitivity to light, stomach problems, tearing, upper respiratory symptoms, watery eyes,
and weakness. If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Alphagan side effects may include Altered taste, anxiety, bleeding in the eye, contracted pupils, depression, discharge from the eye, dry nose, fainting, high blood pressure, inflamed iris, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, lid crusting, low blood pressure, skin reactions,
and slow or rapid heartbeat. |
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| How is Alphagan taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Alphagan provided by your doctor. Alphagan is administered with an eyedropper. If you are using other eyedrops or ointments, allow at least 5 minutes between doses of each product. The benzalkonium chloride used as a preservative in Alphagan can be absorbed by soft contact
lenses so wait 15 minutes after using the drug before you insert the lenses. A formulation called Alphagan P is free of this preservative.
If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and return to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Alphagan with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Alphagan. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Alphagan with
barbiturates, other sleep medications, narcotic painkillers, alcohol,
drugs classified as beta blockers, other high blood pressure drugs, heart drugs,
or tricyclic antidepressant drugs. |
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| How should I store Alphagan?
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Store Alphagan at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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