Reviewer: Madeline , 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I’m having excessive tearing and itching. This is the second time I’ve tried it but having same side effects

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I’m having excessive tearing and itching. This is the second time I’ve tried it but having same side effects
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Reviewer: armonymous, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I started taking Cosopt two times a day about 8 months ago. I also take Alphagan P and Travatan every night. Using Cosopt lowered my eye pressure by about 3 points in both eyes, which was good. But after using it for about 5 or 6 months, the hair on my head began thinning (including my eyebrows). At first, I attributed this to aging (I am 71), but soon the hair thinning became more dramatic. I had ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking Cosopt two times a day about 8 months ago. I also take Alphagan P and Travatan every night. Using Cosopt lowered my eye pressure by about 3 points in both eyes, which was good. But after using it for about 5 or 6 months, the hair on my head began thinning (including my eyebrows). At first, I attributed this to aging (I am 71), but soon the hair thinning became more dramatic. I hadn’t changed my diet in any way and used only these glaucoma medications, so I began to suspect Cosopt and looked it up on the Internet. I was upset to learn it does have the possible side effect of hair loss, though most studies say it is reversible once the drug is stopped. It may take 5 to 18 months for my hair to regain its former thickness. My doctor had me stop using Cosopt and I am now using Azopt (dorzolamide) instead, together with Alphagan P and Travatan. Also, I will add that Cosopt drops REALLY burned badly for 20 to 30 seconds when put in the eye. And the individual plastic applications were sometimes very stiff and hard to squeeze (let alone, incredibly wasteful).
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Reviewer: Jerald, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The container is not made right. It is too hard to open. Sometimes the liquid comes out as you twist off the top. Sometimes there is not enough liquid in the container. It stings a lot when you put in the liquid. I almost think I will faint. I don't know yet how it is working on lowering my pressure readings. The packaging is definitely no good. It costs too much.

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The container is not made right. It is too hard to open. Sometimes the liquid comes out as you twist off the top. Sometimes there is not enough liquid in the container. It stings a lot when you put in the liquid. I almost think I will faint. I don't know yet how it is working on lowering my pressure readings. The packaging is definitely no good. It costs too much.
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Reviewer: ljrebel, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The individual plastic packs are difficult to use. If you squeeze too hard all liquid comes in one drop; too soft the liquid gathers into one drop. Some vials had No liquid at all. The fear of losing out an application with each use is not worth the risk.

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The individual plastic packs are difficult to use. If you squeeze too hard all liquid comes in one drop; too soft the liquid gathers into one drop. Some vials had No liquid at all. The fear of losing out an application with each use is not worth the risk.
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Reviewer: birdman, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My pressures were in the upper 20s while on Xalatan alone. The doctor prescribed Cosopt in addition, and after a month I am down to 18 in both eyes. The only issues I've had are mild and occasional and include eye stinging for a few moments after application and a slight bitter taste in the back of my throat.

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My pressures were in the upper 20s while on Xalatan alone. The doctor prescribed Cosopt in addition, and after a month I am down to 18 in both eyes. The only issues I've had are mild and occasional and include eye stinging for a few moments after application and a slight bitter taste in the back of my throat.
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