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
- Burning or stinging in the eye (33%)
- Bitter taste (25%)
- Bacterial eye infection (10-15%)
- Allergic reaction in the eye (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Pink eye
- Eyelid irritation
- Blurry vision
- Eye redness
- Tearing
- Dry eye
- Light sensitivity
Dorzolamide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: pink eye, eye redness, swollen eyes, eyelid irritation, trouble breathing, itchiness, hives, swollen lips, rash
Source: DailyMed
The following Dorzolamide 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
Burning, stinging, or discomfort when medicine is applied
itching, redness, swelling, or other sign of the eye or eyelid irritation
Less common
Burning, dry, or itching eyes
discharge from the eye
excessive tearing
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
Rare
Blood in the urine
blurred vision
nausea or vomiting
pain in the side, back, or abdomen
skin rash
tearing
Incidence not known
Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
change in vision
chills
difficult or labored breathing
flashes of light
floaters in vision
hives or welts
itching skin
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
noisy breathing
redness of the skin
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
tightness in the chest
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 taste
feeling of something in the eye
Less common
Changes in color vision
difficulty seeing at night
dryness of the eyes
eyelid reactions
headache
increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
Incidence not known
Bloody nose
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in distance vision
difficulty in focusing the eyes
dizziness
eyelid crusting
lack or loss of strength
scaling of the skin
severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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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