Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor or nurse as soon as possible if the following side effects was happen
For 0.5% apraclonidine
More common
Allergic reaction - redness, itching, tearing of eye
Less common or rare
Blurred vision or change in vision; chest pain; clumsiness or unsteadiness; depression; dizziness; eye discharge, irritation, or pain; irregular heartbeat; numbness or tingling in fingers or toes; raising of upper eyelid; rash around eyes; redness of eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; swelling of face, hands, or feet; wheezing or troubled breathing
For 1% apraclonidine
Less common or rare
Allergic reaction - redness of eye or inner lining of eyelid, swelling of eyelid, watering of eye; irregular heartbeat
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor or nurse if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
For 0.5% apraclonidine
More common
Dryness of mouth; eye discomfort
Less common or rare
Change in taste or smell; constipation; crusting or scales on eyelid or corner of eye; discoloration of white part of eye; drowsiness or sleepiness; dry nose or eyes; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; increased sensitivity of eyes to light; muscle aches; nausea; nervousness; paleness of eye or inner lining of eyelid; runny nose; sore throat; tiredness or weakness; trouble in sleeping
For 1% apraclonidine
More common
Increase in size of pupil of eye; paleness of eye or inner lining of eyelid; raising of upper eyelid
Less common or rare
Runny nose
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor or nurse.