Cosopt(Dorzolamide / Timolol)

To make sure you can safely take COSOPT, patients should thoroughly discuss their medical history with their doctor, especially if you have: allergic reactions to COSOPT or to benzalkonium chloride and/or if you have any other allergies, lung disease (current or past history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), certain types of irregular heartbeats (sinus bradycardia, second or third degree AV block), certain types of heart disease (severe heart failure), kidney disease, kidney stones, liver disease, diabetes, overactive thyroid disease, muscle weakness disorders, low blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular insufficiency) Inform your doctor if you have any eye injury or infection, or if you need to have any type of surgery, especially eye surgery. You may need to stop using COSOPT for a short time.

Most medications can cause side effects which can be defined as an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can range from mild or severe, temporary or permanent. Side effects are not experienced all patients who take this medication. Many side effects can be managed, and others may go away over time. Common side effects may include burning of the eyes or stinging, itchy eyes, dry eyes and dizziness. Serious side effects may include swelling or redness of your eyelids, eye redness, pain, discomfort, or sensitivity to light, drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids, wheezing, gasping, or other breathing problems, swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath or even with mild exertion. Get emergency medical attention if you have any signs of an allergic reaction (hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat). Stop using COSOPT immediately and call your doctor at once if you experience any of the above noted serious side effects. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about additional side effects.