What is Azopt prescribed for?

Azopt is prescribed for the treatment of increased pressure in the eye.

Warnings for People taking Azopt: Azopt is a sulfa drug. Athough it is applied to the eye, it is absorbed by the body. Therefore, it is important to tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. If you have a reaction to Azopt, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.

General Precautions to take when on Azopt:

• Your vision may be temporarily blurred after using Azopt. Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know how you will react to Azopt.
• If you have serious kidney problems, Azopt may not be right for you.

What side effects can you expect when taking Azopt? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Azopt. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

• Blurred vision
• Bitter, sour, or unusual taste
• Discomfort or eye pain
• Foreign body sensation in the eye
• Reness of the eye
• Dry eye
• Headache

For more detailed information about Azopt, ask your doctor.

Common Misspelling: azopte, asopt, asapt, azapt