Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Comment:
Like other glaucoma eye drops, this medication does have various side effects that affect people differently who use this medication. I have tried many other glaucoma meds that did not work and/or I had more severe adverse side effects which made my eye problems worse, and prompted my doctor to prescribe Zioptan. I have alot of drug allergies, and I find that the preservatives and other excipients ... Show Full Comment

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Like other glaucoma eye drops, this medication does have various side effects that affect people differently who use this medication. I have tried many other glaucoma meds that did not work and/or I had more severe adverse side effects which made my eye problems worse, and prompted my doctor to prescribe Zioptan. I have alot of drug allergies, and I find that the preservatives and other excipients in medications is a big factor that causes many adverse reactions. This is the Only (preservative-free) glaucoma drug that has worked well for me in reducing my IOP, and the only med that I can tolerate fairly well despite some annoying side effects such as: dry (gritty sensation) eyes, occasional blurry vision, eye redness and irritation, photosensitivity, intermittent eye pain & fatigue, occasional palpitations.
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Reviewer: tedbearva, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been getting sinus stuffiness neck tightness throbbing pulsating at the top of my head and facial area been on it 2 month was hoping the side effects would go away with in time

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I have been getting sinus stuffiness neck tightness throbbing pulsating at the top of my head and facial area been on it 2 month was hoping the side effects would go away with in time
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Reviewer: M.E., 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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All of these side effects came about with this drug, which is only one in a long list of glaucoma meds tried. A few minutes of racing heart/shortness of breath after dosing along with immediate stuffiness in nasal passages which lasts all night. Severe dry eye-middle of night and throughout morning of next day. Blurry distance vision. Severe Dry throat and chapped lips even using punctual occlusio ... Show Full Comment

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All of these side effects came about with this drug, which is only one in a long list of glaucoma meds tried. A few minutes of racing heart/shortness of breath after dosing along with immediate stuffiness in nasal passages which lasts all night. Severe dry eye-middle of night and throughout morning of next day. Blurry distance vision. Severe Dry throat and chapped lips even using punctual occlusion method after administering drop. Caused cataracts in both eyes within 6months of starting.
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Reviewer: Sami, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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According to my doctor, this drug is perfect for me. Zioptan does not contain any preservatives, as I am allergic. It does cause dryness and a burning sensation. It has lowered my pressure beautifully.

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According to my doctor, this drug is perfect for me. Zioptan does not contain any preservatives, as I am allergic. It does cause dryness and a burning sensation. It has lowered my pressure beautifully.
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Reviewer: josey, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on it for 7 days and am quitting this drug. First, my nose got stuffy, and I didn't know that this was a side effect. Now my sinuses are messed up and I am getting earache and headaches, which happens when I get too stuffed up. Each day the stuffiness gets worse. Next, I see flashes of light, and my eyes are bothering me in that they are too dry. And I have been really fatigued, bu ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on it for 7 days and am quitting this drug. First, my nose got stuffy, and I didn't know that this was a side effect. Now my sinuses are messed up and I am getting earache and headaches, which happens when I get too stuffed up. Each day the stuffiness gets worse. Next, I see flashes of light, and my eyes are bothering me in that they are too dry. And I have been really fatigued, but I have no idea if zioptan is the cause.
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