Pros & Cons
Brimonidine (Alphagan P) Pros and Cons
- Brimonidine ophthalmic is effective in treating ocular hypertension and elevated intraocular pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma.
- It starts working quickly and has a peak effect 2 hours after a dose.
- You can store this medicine at room temperature.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution can cause temporary eye irritation (stinging, burning) and blurred vision.
- You need to instill the eye drops 3 times a day at 8-hour intervals.
- You have to take out contact lenses before using this medicine.
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