Combigan – uses, health risks, and side effects at NaturalPedia.com

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 by Michelle Simmons

Combigan is an eye drop prescribed for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye). These conditions are caused by high pressure in the eye and can result in pain from pressure in the eye. Over time, glaucoma and ocular hypertension can damage your vision. It contains a combination of brimonidine and timolol. Brimonidine works by reducing the amount of fluid in the eyes, which in turn, lowers pressure inside the eye. On the other hand, timolol is a beta-blocker that also decreases pressure in the eye. Brimonidine and timolol work by narrowing the blood vessels in the eye to lessen the fluid that passes through the blood vessel into the eyeball.

Known side effects of Combigan

The common side effects of Combigan include the following:

Burning, dry, or itching of the eyes
Discharge or excessive tearing
Redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
Small bumps on the lining of the eyelid
Stinging in the eyes

In some cases, Combigan may also cause the following side effects:

Blurred or loss of vision
Disturbed color perception
Dizziness
Double vision
Feeling of having something in the eye
Halos around lights
Headache
Nervousness
Night blindness
Pounding in the ears
Sensitivity of the eyes to light
Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
Tunnel vision
Watery eyes

Combigan may also cause serious side effects that may need medical assistance. These include:

Confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior
Feeling of passing out
Muscle weakness
Numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands or feet
Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
Severe swelling, itching, burning, redness, pain, or discomfort in or around your eye
Slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing
Wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Body systems that may be harmed by Combigan

The body systems that may be harmed by Combigan include the ocular, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.

Food items or nutrients that may prevent Combigan’s side effects

The food items and nutrients that may help prevent the side effects of Combigan, particularly dizziness, include ginger, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and iron. Other items that may prevent and treat dizziness include gingko biloba, lemon, Indian gooseberry, strawberries, and yogurt.

Treatments, management plans for Combigan’s side effects

Dizziness, one of the many side effects of Combigan, can be treated naturally by deep breathing, drinking water, eating something, drinking ginger ale or ginger tea, and drinking lemon juice.