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A 28-year-old male asked:
please describe the medication: cosopt?
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Dr. Michael Dansieanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Glaucoma Treatment: Cosopt (dorzolamide and timolol) reduces the amount of fluid in the eye and is used to treat glaucoma.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What is Cosopt used for?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Cosopt: Cosopt is used to treat increased eye pressure.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What is the generic form of Cosopt?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Cosopt: Cosopt = dorzolamide/timolol ophthalmic
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Do you need a prescription for Cosopt?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Cosopt: Yes, a prescription is required for Cosopt.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Who should not use Cosopt?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Cosopt: "Cosopt PF is contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma, a history of bronchial asthma, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." "osopt PF is contraindicated in patients with sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, overt cardiac failure, and cardiogenic shock." "Cosopt PF is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Provided original answer
product" See: http://www.drugs.com/pro/cosopt-pf.html
May 9, 2015
New York, NY
A 25-year-old male asked:
Hello ! My ophtalmologist prescribed me Cosopt for high interocular pressure. I forgot to ask her if I can drink alcoohol in moderation because I have an event coming up and I would like to serve a few drinks. Thank you !
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwataanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Not a good idea: To mix the two. Alcohol with most drugs is not wise to mix. Alcohol is neurotoxic to nerve cells. The eye is an extension of the brain, and has important neurons in it. Also not wide to smoke as well. That reduces microcirculation to the eyes too. Protect your eyes at all costs.
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