Possible Side Effects of Olopatadine Ophthalmic Solution
Olopatadine 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 eyedrop 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 olopatadine ophthalmic solution side effects were common
cold symptoms (such as a runny or stuffy nose) or a sore throat, with about 10 percent of people experiencing such side effects. Up to 7 percent of people using the medication reported experiencing
headaches. Other reported side effects (occurring in less than 5 percent of people) included:
- Blurred vision
- Burning or stinging of the eyes
- Dry eyes
- A foreign body sensation (feeling like something is stuck in the eye)
- Redness of the eye
- Eyelid swelling
- Eye pain or itching
- A feeling of weakness
- Back pain
- Flu symptoms (such as a fever or chills)
- Headaches
- Coughing
- Infections
- A feeling of weakness
- Sinus infections or irritations
- Nausea
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Taste changes.
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 olopatadine ophthalmic solution at all.
You may experience some or none of the 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 using the eyedrops or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of olopatadine ophthalmic solution, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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