Apraclonidine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Iopidine, aplonidine, p-aminoclonidine

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible if the following side effects occur:

For 0.5% apraclonidine

More common

Allergic reaction (redness, itching, tearing of eye)

Less common or rare

Blurred vision or change in vision; chest pain; clumsiness or unsteadiness; depression; dizziness; eye discharge, irritation, or pain; irregular heartbeat; numbness or tingling in fingers or toes; raising of upper eyelid; rash around eyes; redness of eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; swelling of face, hands, or feet; wheezing or troubled breathing

For 1% apraclonidine

Less common or rare

Allergic reaction (redness of eye or inner lining of eyelid, swelling of eyelid, watering of eye); irregular heartbeat

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor or nurse if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

For 0.5% apraclonidine

More common

Dryness of mouth; eye discomfort

Less common or rare

Change in taste or smell; constipation; crusting or scales on eyelid or corner of eye; discoloration of white part of eye; drowsiness or sleepiness; dry nose or eyes; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; increased sensitivity of eyes to light; muscle aches; nausea; nervousness; paleness of eye or inner lining of eyelid; runny nose; sore throat; tiredness or weakness; trouble in sleeping

For 1% apraclonidine

More common

Increase in size of pupil of eye; paleness of eye or inner lining of eyelid; raising of upper eyelid

Less common or rare

Runny nose

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor or nurse.