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Compare BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE (ALPHAGAN P) and BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE (Glaucoma Agent) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
ALPHAGAN P, Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate · Glaucoma Agent
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action ALPHAGAN P is a relatively selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist with a peak ocular hypotensive effect occurring at two hours post-dosing. Fluoroph...
Approved for
· Glaucoma Agent
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is comprised of two components: brimonidine tartrate and timolol. Each of these two components dec...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 7 Reddit discussions
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
0%
positive
4 threads
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE
100%
positive
3 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
4 Reddit threads analysed for BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
1 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
This post is a little lengthy but thank you to all those who took the time to read and give their opinion. Just a little history before I start: Height: 166cm Weight: 62kg Race: Black Primary Complain: Ocular Hypertension, side effects from drops Medical Issues: Sudden intense knee pain (no diagn
48F Weight - 62 Kg Height - 5 feet Eye drops she use : travoprost,dorzalamide,brimonidine tartrate Tablet : acetazolamide Data from visual field test: GHT - outside normal limits VFI 23% MD -27.01 dB P<0.5% PSD 8.85 dB P<0.5% my mother has glaucoma in left eye with IOP 40 mm of Hg and doc
Hello! Age: 28 Sex: F Height: 5’5 Weight: 135lbs I’m currently taking prednisolone eye drops to control a uveitis flare but was prescribed Dorzolamide to also get my eye pressure under control (steroid responder). At my follow up, my eye pressure is lower than originally but still not low enough so
Maybe twice a year my eyes randomly start hurting. It comes from the upper part of both eyeballs, and feels kinda like a pressure. Along with the pressure I lose vision in the center of my vision field. I can still see general colors but detail is lost. Looks like what happens when you put something
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3 Reddit threads analysed for BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE
Overall Sentiment
Positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
124 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Okay, so you know the post won’t be that short This post is for girls like us- who are jealous of the natural beauties who roll out of bed with flawless skin and sparkling eyes. Imagine just living in your body- not having to change who you are every morning in order to be seen as presentable. Not f
I couldn’t figure out how to add pics besides just commenting so here are before and after photos as well as a pic of the gel. It’s not commercially available. It’s a compounded prescription. It was $80, but I know from past experience with this size and type of dispenser this will last me at least
1) In a rush I used eye drops, some dripped down my face, and only noticed this streak during my last second mirror check. I was already running late so I didn't have time to figure it out, but I snapped a quick picture in my car (better lighting than my bathroom). 2) In the cafe looking like a doof
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Both BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE and BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE belong to the Glaucoma Agent class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE carries 2 FDA warnings. BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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