Has anyone experienced severe side effects from Brimonidine 0.2% eye drops?

I remember reading that allergic reactions to Brimonidine are rare, but it's better to be safe. If you start feeling like you can't breathe or your throat is swelling, go to the ER ASAP. Also, if you feel dizzy or super tired, that could just be the medication working and your body getting used to the new ointment.

I've been using Brimonidine for a few months now, and it hasn't been too bad. The burning sensation is a bit uncomfortable, but it's manageable. Just make sure to apply it correctly and follow your doctor's instructions.

So I was putting these drops in my eye, right on schedule, and then I started sneezing immediately after. I thought that was a big coincidence and that it was just my body reacting to the drops. But then I found out that it's a thing that can happen sometimes. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about as long as the sneezing stops after a few minutes.

I've heard that some people get really dry mouth from these drops. Maybe have some gum or mints on hand? And keep hydrated to help deal with the dryness.

I had this feeling that I was going to sneeze for a few days after starting the drops. It was pretty unsettling, but my doc said it wasn't a side effect and it went away. This might sound strange, but I felt better after I started putting the drops in at night. I don't know if it's because my eyes aren't as dry then or what, but it made a world of difference.

I've been actually really forgetful when it came to applying my drops, thank goodness for apps that can remind you what time to put them in or stick your alarm clock next to the bathroom mirror. Also, if you get the feeling that something's in your eye, the best thing is to just rinse with water and wait. It's normal for a bit but should go away.

I know it says to be careful of changes in vision or eye pain, but I didn't really understand how those changes would look. A lot of times, it's just like getting a grain of sand in your eye. When you put in the drops, stare straight ahead, don’t move your eye until the solution has dried. I really think it helps prevent the solution from smearing.

I've had no side effects from Brimonidine, but I do wear glasses for astigmatism and I've had to clean the edges whenever I drop the solution in. It kind of got messy at first when the drops dripped down my cheeks and over my eyelids. If you're doing it yourself try to blink and stay as still as possible. You should also not touch the dropper to your eye or any other surface. Good luck!

I had really bad headaches when I started using these. My doctor switched me to another eye drop combination, and it's been much better. You might want to see if a different medication would work for you if the side effects are too much.