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Reviewer: eyeh1, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This drug works in lowering eye pressure, but the side effects are extreme. After using it for 5 months, I experienced severe dizziness, vomiting, blurry vision, feeling weak (flu-like symptoms), and racing heart beat. I stopped using this drop and all symptoms went away. I don't think this drug is worth it considering its extreme side effects. At this point, I am choosing to do an eye sur
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Reviewer: Donna, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took this drug for two weeks, during that time I experienced a severe shoulder pain, back pain, difficulty swallowing, chest constriction so bad that I thought I was having a heart-attack. I ended up in emergency where I had to undergo blood-work, cardio work up, ex-rays etc.. I stopped taking the drug last night and this morning feel almost normal but still feel some chest constriction. The pai
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Reviewer: Mike, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Holy cow, what are in these eyedrops? After just a week of use, I couldn't sleep, I had flulike symptoms, and incredible chest pain.I will never ever take these again. Honestly, I'd almost rather go blind. I feel that bad. It's been two weeks and the side effects are barely subsiding. I hope I feel normal soon.
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Reviewer: Donal, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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My lips are swollen and blistered. Teeth very painful. Headache and mental confusion. Feeling very unwell. Stop using and after three weeks problems improve,reuse and problems reasur after four days
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Reviewer: Shera, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Took this drug for over 20 years with no problems at all. But, in the last year unfortunately the drug no longer works. Pressure in both eye 20/20. My doctor has been trying a combination of drugs to use with this one. I've had so many side effects with other drugs. So sorry this drug no longer works for me.
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