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
- Temporary discomfort in the eye (burning or stinging) after using
- Watery eye
Less Common Side Effects
- Itchy eyes
- Dry eyes
- Crusty lashes
- Red eyes
- Eye pain
- Feeling like there's something in your eye
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurry vision
- Other changes in vision
Betaxolol serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Trouble breathing: shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness
- Heart failure: shortness of breath; fatigue; swelling in the legs, ankles and feet
- Allergic reaction: rash, swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Betaxolol 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:
More common
Chest pain or discomfort
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
shortness of breath
slow or irregular heartbeat
unusual tiredness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
cool, pale skin
decreased urine output
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
extreme fatigue
headache
increased hunger
irregular breathing
loss of consciousness
nervousness
nightmares
noisy breathing
shakiness
slurred speech
sweating
troubled breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
body aches or pain
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
congestion
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
difficulty in moving
dryness or soreness of throat
hoarseness
inability to have or keep an erection
indigestion
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
muscle pain or stiffness
rash
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
tender, swollen glands in neck
trouble in swallowing
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
unusual or strange dreams
voice changes
Rare
Discouragement
feeling sad or empty
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
tiredness
trouble concentrating
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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