Highlights for olopatadine
Olopatadine ophthalmic solution (eye drops) is available as brand-name drugs and as a generic drug. Brand names: Pazeo, Patanol, and Pataday.
Olopatadine comes as eye drops and as a nasal spray.
Olopatadine eye drops are used to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies.
Proper usage warning: To prevent contamination, dont touch your eyelids or other areas around your eyes with the tip of the dropper. Keep the bottle tightly closed when you are finished instilling the eye drops.
Contact lens warning: Dont use this drug to treat irritation caused by contact lenses. A preservative in the solution, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by your contact lenses. If your eyes get itchy while wearing contact lenses, take out the lenses, then put the eye drops into your eyes. Wait at least 10 minutes before putting the lenses back in.
Olopatadine is a prescription drug. It comes in the form of an ophthalmic solution (eye drops).
Olopatadine is available as the brand-name drugs Pazeo, Patanol, and Pataday. Its also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name versions. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as brand-name drugs.
Olopatadine may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to use it with other medications.
Why it's used
Olopatadine eye drops are used to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies.
How it works
Olopatadine eye drops dont cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.
More common side effects
The more common side effects that can occur with use of olopatadine eye drops include:
blurred vision
burning or stinging in the eye(s)
dry eye(s)
abnormal sensation in the eye(s)
headache
changes in the way food tastes
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they 're more severe or don t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think youre having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
eye pain or itching
severe irritation in the eye
change in eyesight
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible side effects. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always discuss possible side effects with a healthcare provider who knows your medical history.
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