Alphagan P Side Effects

Common side effects of Alphagan P are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or continue after a few days. 

• Minor eye irritations (eye redness, itching, burning, or stinging)
• Blurry vision
• Eye dryness
• Excessive watering of the eye
• Eyelid swelling or redness
• Light sensitivity in the eye
• Drowsiness
• Sleeping trouble
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Dry mouth
• Flu-like illness or cold symptoms (sore throat, cough, runny nose, facial pressure or pain)

Sometimes, Alphagan P can cause more serious side effects. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop:

• Signs of allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Troubled breathing
• Unable to see a part of the visual field (blind spot)
• Vision change, such as seeing specks or flashes of light
• Nausea
• Sluggishness (unusual weak feeling)
• Lightheadedness
• Fainting

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of Alphagan P. Contact your healthcare professional if the side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Alphagan P Overdose: In case you accidentally swallow Alphagan P eye drops, contact a healthcare provider immediately. You can also call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened, has collapsed, or has had a seizure.

Source: FDA