Azopt is a medication used to treat certain eye conditions, but like all medications, it can have side effects. Here are the mild and serious side effects associated with Azopt:
Mild side effects:
- Blurred Vision: Blurred vision is a common side effect, occurring in 5% to 10% of users. This effect typically subsides shortly after using the medication.
- Unusual Taste in Mouth: Some people may experience a bitter or unusual taste in their mouth while using Azopt, with a prevalence of 5% to 10% in clinical studies.
- Dry Eye: Dryness of the eye can occur.
- Eye Discharge: Some users may experience eye discharge.
- Eye Discomfort: Discomfort, pain, or itchiness in the eye can be a side effect. Some individuals may have a sensation as if something is in their eye.
- Blepharitis: This is inflammation of the eyelids.
- Headache: Headaches are reported in 1% to 5% of Azopt users.
- Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea can occur.
- Rhinitis: Some users may experience a stuffy nose.
- Dermatitis: Skin irritation in the form of blisters, dry, cracked skin, itching, rash, or redness and swelling was reported in 1% to 5% of users.
These mild side effects generally subside within a few days to a couple of weeks. If these side effects persist, discuss it with your doctor.
Serious Side Effects:
Serious side effects from Azopt are rare but can occur. If you experience any of these serious side effects, you should immediately seek medical help.
- Allergic Reaction: Although uncommon, less than 1% of Azopt users may experience an allergic reaction. Mild symptoms may include skin rash, itching, and skin flushing. Severe reactions could manifest as swelling of the eyelids, lips, hands, or feet, swelling of the tongue, mouth, or throat, difficulty breathing, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis), sudden liver failure, or certain blood disorders like aplastic anemia.