The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Eye discomfort (5-15%)
- Eye redness (5-15%)
- Eye itching (5-15%)
- Dry mouth (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Blurred vision
- Eye inflammation
- Dry eye
- Feeling like there's something in your eye
- Eyelid changes
- Tearing
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Stuffy nose
Source: DailyMed
The following Apraclonidine side effects have also been reported
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:
For 0.5% apraclonidine
More common
Allergic reaction (redness, itching, tearing of the eye)
Less common
Blurred vision or change in vision
clumsiness or unsteadiness
dizziness
eye discharge, irritation, or pain
irregular heartbeat
numbness or tingling in the fingers or toes
raising of the upper eyelid
rash around the eyes
redness of the eyelid or inner lining of the eyelid
swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
swelling of the face, hands, or feet
For 1% apraclonidine
Less common
Blurred vision
eye redness
fainting
feeling cold or sleepy
irregular heartbeat
lightheadedness
redness, swelling, or whitening of the eyelids
slow heartbeat
stomach pain
stuff or runny nose
swelling of the eyelid
trouble sleeping
unusual dreams
unusual taste in the mouth
vomiting
watering of eye
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
For 1% apraclonidine
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion
clumsiness
drowsiness
low body temperature
muscle aches
muscle weakness
shivering
sleepiness
slow heartbeat
tiredness
weak or feeble pulse
Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
For 0.5% apraclonidine
More common
Dryness of the mouth
eye discomfort
Less common
Change in taste or smell
crusting or scales on the eyelid or corner of the eye
discoloration of white part of the eye
drowsiness or sleepiness
dry nose or eyes
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
muscle aches
nervousness
paleness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid
tiredness or weakness
trouble in sleeping
For 1% apraclonidine
More common
Increase in size of the pupil of the eye
paleness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid
Less common
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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