Dorzolamide is a medication used to manage glaucoma, a condition of increased eye pressure and visual problems. Dorzolamide belongs to the class of medicines called sulfonamides and it works to decrease your eye pressure. Typically, you will place one drop of dorzolamide in the affected eye three times a day, says the National Library of Medicine.
Common Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, dorzolamide can cause burning, stinging and dryness of your eyes. It can cause ocular (eye) light sensitivity, lacrimation (tearing of your eyes), blurry vision and a bitter taste in your mouth. These side effects are typically temporary, but call your doctor if these symptoms continue for three to five days.
Critical Side Effects
MedlinePlus says that you should immediately discontinue dorzolamide if you suffer from eye swelling, eye redness, itchiness, a skin rash and watery eyes. Call your doctor right away to prevent any further ocular damage.
Rare Side Effects
According to the National Library of Medicine, dorzolamide can cause angioedema (swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat), bronchospasm (a condition in which your airways rapidly tighten and you have difficulty breathing) and dizziness. It may cause paresthesia (numbness and tingling), eye pain, transient myopia (a condition in which distant objects appear blurry), eye lid crusting and epistaxis (bloody nose). It can cause trouble breathing, dry mouth and an irritated throat. It may also cause fatigue, headache and kidney stones. Discontinue dorzolamide and call your doctor if any of these side effects develop.
Miscellaneous Concerns
You should avoid dorzolamide if you are allergic to it. Signs of allergy are difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of your face, throat or lips. Call 911.
It is unclear whether dorzolamide can contaminate your breast milk or harm your fetus in pregnancy. Notify your doctor if you are breastfeeding or happen to be pregnant.
MedlinePlus says that you should tell your doctor if you are taking other sulfonamide medications, aspirin or any other eye medications. Combining dorzolamide with these medications can lead to the aforementioned side effects.
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