Olopatadine Side Effects

Possible side effects of olopatadine eye drops are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Common cold symptoms
• Headache
• Temporary blurred vision
• Temporary eye irritation (burning, stinging, redness)
• Dry eyes
• Abnormal sensations in the eyes
• Changes in taste

Rarely, olopatadine can cause more serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you have the following symptoms:

• Eye pain
• Vision changes
• Eye itching that gets worse or continues after 3 days of using this medicine

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of olopatadine. Contact your healthcare professional if the side effects are unusual or severe or 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.

Olopatadine Overdose: If you have used too much of this ophthalmic solution, call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the adverse effects are severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. 

Source: FDA