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Olopatadine is an ocular decongestant which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Ocular decongestant

Brands

Patanol

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Nose bleeds
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Throat pain
Bitter/acid taste in mouth
Sleepiness
Hypersensitivity
Burning sensation
Bloody nose
Abnormal sense of taste
Loss of strength
Decreased taste
Runny nose
Sore throat

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Hay fever
3.7
131 reviews
Allergic conjunctivitis
3.5
21 reviews
Rhinitis
3.2
82 reviews

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Whats olopatadine effect?

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Please describe the medication: patanol (olopatadine)?

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How long does it take for patanol (olopatadine) to become effective?

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Can patanol (olopatadine) be taken for long term treatment o?

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Whenever I use Patanol (olopatadine) my tinnitus gets aggravated is it normal? What should I do?

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Would it be safe to take olopatadine (antihistamine and mass cell stabilizer) with escitalopram?

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Can I use Naphcon-A daily? It works better than olopatadine and ketotifen for me. If not, what can I use long term?

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Is it safe to take both viagmox (for pinkeye) and patanol (olopatadine) (for allergies) simultaneously?

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I been suffered perennial allergies since 8 years ago and till now. Does both alcon patanol (olopatadine) and flarex can help to recovery. ?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can you overdose on olopatadine eye drops. I accidentally put 2 drops in one eye?

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Patanol (olopatadine) eye drops side effects?

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What are patanol (olopatadine) eye drop side effects?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can patanol (olopatadine) eye drops contain cortisone ?

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A 35-year old asked:

It's okay to use patanol (olopatadine) for pink eye right?

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Can you tell me if i could use patanol (olopatadine) for pink eye?

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A 37-year old asked:

What are some side effects of using patanol (olopatadine) eye drops?

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Patanol (olopatadine) eye drops are burning my eyes, what do I do? Is there an alternative?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can anyone tell me is using ketotifen ophthalamic solution and previously used olopatadine eye drops.Are there some good eye drops availabe?

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A 45-year old asked:

Anything as good as patanol (olopatadine) eye drops for allergy ?

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Can patanol (olopatadine) eye drops be taken for months on end for eye allergies?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Are 0.1% Olopatadine Hydrochloride Eye drops in any way ototoxic are they safe to use in general?

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Can you become tolerant to patanol (olopatadine) allergy eye-drops?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is it possible to become tolerant to 0.1% patanol (olopatadine) allergy eye-drops?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Which eye drop is stronger n more effective for Conjunctivitis Lestacaft or Patanol (olopatadine) ?

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A 48-year old female asked:

Can I use olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution in a lightly scratched & slightly infected eye?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Hello doc im using alcon patanol (olopatadine) to treat my itchy eyes and it effective but my face become puffy especially at eyes area?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have been having issues with the vessels in my eyes being more noticeable, and in episcleral area it's red. I am taking patanol (olopatadine). Idk if it's helping?

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If i've conjunctivitis allergy, can it heal by allergy injection therapy ?Tried allergy meds : allegysal, patanol (olopatadine) and avil, Claritin loratadine, please help

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I have dry eyes and also eye allergies. Can I use both patanol (olopatadine) and restasis?

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Is patanol (olopatadine) and alaway the same group? I have allergy eyes. Itching , red, dry. Which one to use first or how?

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