Warnings


What may interact with Cosopt?


-beta-blockers like atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol and others
-calcium channel blockers like diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil and others
-carbonic anhydrase inhibitors like acetazolamide or methazolamide
-clonidine
-digoxin
-quinidine
-reserpine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cosopt?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-asthma, bronchitis or bronchospasm, emphysema, or other lung disease
-closed-angle glaucoma
-diabetes
-eye infection or damage
-heart or blood vessel disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-thyroid disease
-wear contact lenses
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dorzolamide, sulfa drugs, timolol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Cosopt?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Report any serious side effects right away. Stop using this solution if your eyes get swollen, painful, or have a discharge, and see your doctor or health care professional as soon as you can.
You may get dizzy while using this medicine. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.
Wear dark glasses if this eye drop makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor or health care professional when you can use your lenses again.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.