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Brimonidine allergy in children
A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
If indicated: It is used for ocular hypertension or glaucoma, rare in childhood, hence it would be warranted and a doctor would prescribe it
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Yes: Brimonidine is the generic equivalent for alphagan, (brimonidine) used to lower the internal eye pressure to treat glaucoma. Your ophthalmologist can... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Yanganswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
No: Alphagan (brimonidine) is not a sulfa drug.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Yes: The generic equivalent of alphagan is termed brimonidine which is available in your pharmacy on prescription by your ophthalmologist (you are seeing a... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hussain Elhalisanswered
Ophthalmology 13 years experience
Sure there is: It does contain a preservative called BKA which some folks are allergic too. Brand Alphagan (brimonidine) P contains a more gentle preservative. Ask y... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Brimonidine: Yes, Brimonidine is a prescription medication.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Brimonidine: Brimonidine is FDA Pregnancy Category B.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Brimonidine: None that I am aware of, for topical use for treating open-angle glaucoma. Consult your opthalmologist for further reassurance.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Eye redness: Alphagan (brimonidine) has limited systemic absorption. The only prominent side effect is stinging on application of the drop and redness of the eyes ... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Colin McCannelanswered
Retinal Surgery 32 years experience
Effective: Brimonidine is a commonly used eye drop to lower eye pressure, which in turn treats glaucoma. While it is effective in many patients, it is not neces... Read More
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