Question 1

can the eye medication brimonidine cause low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not.: No, Brimonidine does not affect blood pressure.
It is used as an eye drop lowering eye pressure.

Question 2

which of this three medication give glaucoma: alphagan (brimonidine) or timolol maleate?

Accepted Answer

This treats glaucoma: Timolol maleate is the generic name of one medicine, timoptic (timolol).   Alphagan is another medication to treat glaucoma.  They can be used in combination.

Question 3

can children use brimonidine?

Accepted Answer

If indicated: It is used for ocular hypertension or glaucoma, rare in childhood, hence it would be warranted and a doctor would prescribe it

Question 4

is there a generic alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The generic equivalent of alphagan is termed brimonidine which is available in your pharmacy on prescription by your ophthalmologist (you are seeing an ophthalmologist if you have glaucoma? Right?).

Question 5

is there a generic equivalent  for alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Brimonidine is the generic equivalent for alphagan, (brimonidine) used to lower the internal eye pressure to treat glaucoma.  Your ophthalmologist can prescribe this for you if it fits into your overall treatment regimen for this disease.

Question 6

i need to know if there is a generic for alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

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 your prescribing doctor if generic is ok for you to try.

Question 7

is alphagan (brimonidine) a sulfa med?

Accepted Answer

No: Alphagan (brimonidine) is not a sulfa drug.

Question 8

possible side effects of alphagan (brimonidine)?

Accepted Answer

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 which occurs in about 15-20% of users. It is a useful anti-glaucoma drop usually prescribed in association with other drops for the same purpose.

Question 9

how effective is brimonidine for treating glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

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 necessarily effective in all patients.  Some patients need more then one eye drop, or even surgery, due to disease severity.

Question 10

do you need a prescription for brimonidine?

Accepted Answer

Brimonidine: Yes, Brimonidine is a prescription medication.

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