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
- Changes in taste (up to 30%)
- Eye burning or stinging (up to 30%)
- Blurry vision (5-15%)
- Itchy eye (5-15%)
- Corneal inflammation (5-15%)
- Eye redness (5-15%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Belly pain
- Bronchitis
- Cloudy vision
- Eye discharge or swelling
- Eyelid swelling
- Dizziness
- Dry eyes
- Eye tearing
- Headache
- Sinus infection
- Upper respiratory infection
Cosopt serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Worsening heart failure: shortness of breath, unusual swelling, tiredness, sudden weight gain
- Bronchospasm: tightness in the chest, trouble catching your breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, dizziness, extreme tiredness
- Serious allergic and skin reactions: hives, rash, blisters, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, skin reddening
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The following Cosopt 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
Blurred vision
burning or stinging of the eye (when medicine is applied)
feeling of something in the eye
itching of the eye
redness of the eye and lining of the eyelid
sensitivity of the eyes to light
Less common
Back, abdominal, or stomach pain
change in vision
coughing, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in the chest, or wheezing
discharge from the eye
dizziness
eye or eyelid pain, swelling, discomfort, or irritation
increased blood pressure
increased frequency of urination or painful urination
itching of the eyelid
seeing flashes or sparks of light
seeing floating spots before the eyes
swelling of lining of the eyelid
tiny bumps on lining of the eyelid
Rare
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine
blue lips, fingernails, or skin
chest pain or discomfort
chills
difficult or troubled breathing
fainting
headache or weakness, severe and sudden
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
joint or muscle pain
lightheadedness
mental depression
nausea or vomiting
pain, numbness, tingling, or burning feeling in the hands or feet
red, irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
shortness of breath
skin rash
slow or irregular heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
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:
More common
Bitter, sour, or unusual taste
Less common
crusting or scales on eyelid
dryness of the eyes
indigestion or upset stomach
stuffy or runny nose
tearing of the eye
Rare
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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.
