| What is Cosopt?
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Cosopt lowers high pressure in the eye. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Cosopt?
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Cosopt side effects may include altered taste, blurred vision, burning or stinging eyes, inflamed cornea, itching eyes,
and red eyelids.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Cosopt side effects may include abdominal pain, back pain, bronchitis, cataracts, cloudy or discolored lenses, cloudy vision, cough, discharge from the eye, dizziness, dryness of the eye, erosion of the cornea, eye or eyelid pain, foreign body sensation, flu, hollows in the eye, headache, high blood pressure, indigestion, inflamed eyelids, nausea, pinkeye, reduced visual field, sinusitis, sore throat,
staining of the cornea, swollen eyelids, tearing, upper respiratory infection,
and urinary tract infection. |
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| How is Cosopt taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Cosopt provided by your doctor. Cosopt is administered with an eyedropper bottle. If you are using other eyedrops or ointments, allow at least 10 minutes between doses of each product. The benzalkonium chloride used as a preservative in Cosopt can be absorbed by soft contact
lenses. Wait 15 minutes after using the drug before you insert the lenses. To apply the drops, first wash your hands, then tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid down slightly to form a pocket between the lid and the
eye. Turn the bottle upside down and press the "Finger Push Area" lightly with your thumb or index finger until one drop falls into the eye. Be careful to avoid touching the eyelids with the dropper tip. This could contaminate the solution.
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 Cosopt with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Cosopt. 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 Cosopt with
certain water pills, clonidine, digitalis, drugs classified as beta blockers,
drugs classified as calcium channel blockers, epinephrine, quinidine,
reserpine, or salicylate medications. |
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| How should I store Cosopt?
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Store Cosopt at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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