Alphagan P
Last Reviewed: Nov 21, 2024
Pros & Cons
Alphagan P Pros and Cons
- Alphagan P (brimonidine ophthalmic) can effectively lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- This eye drop works quickly, with a peak effect in 2 hours.
- You can store Alphagan P eye drops at room temperature.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Alphagan P can cause minor eye irritations, including sensitivity to lights, redness, stinging, burning, and blurred vision.
- You need to use Alphagan P 3 times daily with the doses about 8 hours apart.
- Before using Alphagan P, you need to remove contact lenses and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them.
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