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Does Alphagan P Have Any Side Effects?

asked 3 years ago by DG1 in Missouri city, texas
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Question viewed 1,206 times
Tags: Alphagan P, droopy eye, side effects

I was just precribed with Alphagan P 0.1% for a droopy eye caused by Botox. Are there any side effects of this medication?

4 answers to Does Alphagan P Have Any Side Effects?

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The side effects are very rare and also mild

For the most part, there are only mild side effects. These include allergic conjunctivitis and puritus (itching). Much more rare side effects include oral dryness, allergic reaction, visual disturbance and flu-like symptoms. Finally, you should not use Alphagan P if you are on monoamine oxidase inhibitor medication. I hope this is helpful. Dave Shafer, MD
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Alphagan is safe for Botox Complications

  Alphagan is a very effective eyedrop medication that can be used to counter complications after Botox. Rest assured, that like all Botox, your Botox will wear away completely in approximate four months at which time the complications will resolve as well. For more information on Botox or to schedule an iConsult, please visit us online at: 
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Aphagan quite safe for Botox complication.

Hi. These drops can temporarily help with a droopy lid caused by poorly injected Botox. Any medicine has side effects and potential complications, but the safety profile is very good.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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With any medications there are many potential side effects

Adverse events occurring in approximately 10-20% of the subjects receiving brimonidine ophthalmic solution (0.1-0.2%) included: allergic conjunctivitis (Allergy to the white part of the eye mostly), conjunctival hyperemia (or redness), and eye pruritus (eye itching). Adverse events occurring in approximately 5-9% included: burning sensation, conjunctival folliculosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), ocular allergic reaction, oral dryness, and visual disturbance. Adverse events... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

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