Brimonidine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Alphagan

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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Headache; itching of eye; redness of eye or inner lining of eyelid; swelling of eyelid; tearing of eye

Less common

Ache or pain in eye; bloody eye; blurred vision or other change in vision; dizziness; fainting; feeling of something in the eye; increased blood pressure; mental depression; muscle pain; nausea or vomiting; oozing in eye; redness, swelling, and/or itching of eyelid; runny or stuffy nose; sneezing; swelling of eye

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

Burning, stinging, or tearing of eye; drowsiness or tiredness; dryness of mouth

Less common

Anxiety; crusting on eyelid or corner of eye; discoloration of white part of eye; dryness of eye; increased sensitivity of eye to light; muscle weakness; paleness of eye or inner lining of eyelid; pounding heartbeat; taste changes; trouble in sleeping

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