Warnings


What may interact with Cosopt?

-Beta blockers, such as atenolol, metoprolol, or propranolol
-Calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem, nifedipine, or verapamil
-Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as acetazolamide or methazolamide
-Clonidine
-Digoxin
-Quinidine
-Reserpine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cosopt?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Asthma, bronchitis or bronchospasm, emphysema, or other lung disease
-Closed-angle glaucoma
-Diabetes
-Eye infection or damage
-Heart or blood vessel disease
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Thyroid disease
-Wear contact lenses
-An unusual or allergic reaction to dorzolamide, sulfa medications, timolol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding

What should I watch for while using Cosopt?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Report any serious side effects right away. Stop using this solution if your eyes get swollen, painful, or have a discharge, and see your care team as soon as you can.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Wear dark glasses if this eye drop makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
If you wear contact lenses, ask your care team when you can use your lenses again.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.