Side Effects
Very common: (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) • An allergic reaction in the eye causing eye redness, burning, stinging, follicles or white spots on the membrane covering the inside of the eyelid/white of the eye, blurred vision, a feeling of something in the eye or itching • headache, tiredness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Common: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) • Erosion on the surface of the eye and staining, swollen or red eyelid, abnormal vision, sticky, weepy or watery eyes, sensitivity to light, irritation, pain, whitening of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelid/white of the eye • inflammation of the see through layer which covers the surface of the eye • dizziness, feeling or being sick, general weakness • symptoms involving the stomach and digestion • cold-like symptoms or abnormal taste. Uncommon: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) • Depression • palpitations or changes in heart rate • dry nose or general allergic reactions .
Drug Interactions
• Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors• Sedative, barbiturate, opiates or hypnotic medicines • Chlorpromazine, methylphenidate or reserpine (for mental/personality disorders) • Pain killers • Medicines for treating a heart condition or for lowering blood pressure • Medicines which work in the same way as brimonidine, eg. prazosin and isoprenaline • Anaesthetics
When not to Use
Do not use • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Brimonidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine . • If you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors medicine or tricyclic antidepressants medicine (you should check with your doctor if you are taking any medicines for depression) • If you are breast-feeding • In new born babies or children under 2 years .
