Azelastine ophthalmic solution has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug were documented and then compared to another group taking a placebo eye drop (that did not contain any active ingredient). As a result, it was possible to see what side effects occurred, how often they appeared, and how they compared to the group taking the placebo.
In these studies, the most common side effects of this medication included:
- Temporary eye burning or stinging -- in up to 30 percent of people
- Headaches -- up to 15 percent
- Bitter taste -- up to 10 percent.
Other common side effects (reported in 1 to 10 percent of people) included:
- Inflammation of the eye
- Eye pain
- Fatigue
- Flu-like symptoms (such as fever or chills)
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Blurred vision.
It should be noted that many of these side effects are also symptoms of eye
allergies, and it is possible that they are not really
side effects of azelastine ophthalmic solution at all.
You may experience some or none of the
azelastine ophthalmic solution side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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