Azelastine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Optivar

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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Cough; difficulty breathing; noisy breathing; shortness of breath; tightness in chest; wheezing

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 if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Bitter taste in mouth; headaches; temporary eye burning or stinging

Less common

Burning, dry or itching eyes; blurred vision, temporary; chills; diarrhea; eye discharge or excessive tearing; fever; general feeling of discomfort or illness; hoarseness or other voice changes; itching skin; joint pain; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; runny nose; shivering; sneezing; sore throat; stuffy nose; sweating; tender, swollen glands in neck; trouble in swallowing; trouble sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting

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