COMBIGAN is a combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol.
Combigan (brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is a combination of an alpha agonist and a beta-blocker that work to reduce pressure inside the eye used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye). Common side effects of Combigan include:
- temporary blurred vision,
- temporary burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye,
- watery eyes,
- dry eyes,
- blurred vision,
- swollen or puffy eyes,
- dry mouth,
- feeling as if something is in the eye,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- weakness,
- tired feeling,
- cough,
- sore throat,
- nausea,
- upset stomach,
- unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth,
- sensitivity to light, or
- dry nose.
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Combigan including:
- vision changes,
- eye sensitivity to light,
- eye pain/swelling/discharge,
- slow or irregular heartbeat,
- muscle weakness,
- unusual tiredness,
- mental/mood changes,
- coldness/numbness/pain in the hands or feet,
- swelling ankles or feet,
- sudden unexplained weight gain, or
- shortness of breath.
