Alphagan P Warnings and Precautions

It is important to know that Alphagan P can potentially worsen some conditions, such as depression, low blood pressure, and heart disease, to name a few. Also, talk to your healthcare provider about any other medications you are using before using Alphagan P. Warnings and precautions with this medicine also apply to people who have certain allergies.

• Depression
• Heart disease
• Raynaud's disease
• Had a stroke
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Thromboangiitis obliterans
• Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
• Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
• Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
   

• Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
• Breastfeeding.
   

• Alphagan P should be used with caution in people with depression, heart disease, Raynaud's disease, a history of a stroke, low blood pressure, or thromboangiitis obliterans, as there is a small chance that Alphagan P could worsen these conditions. However, many people with such conditions can safely use Alphagan P with no problems whatsoever.
   
• Alphagan P has not been adequately studied in people with liver or kidney problems.
   
• Alphagan P can potentially interact with some other medications (see Alphagan P Drug Interactions).
   
• Alphagan P can sometimes cause drowsiness. Make sure to see how the medication affects you before driving or operating heavy machinery.
   
• If you use other eye drops, be sure to separate your dose of Alphagan P and that of the other drops by at least five minutes.
   
• Alphagan P is considered a pregnancy Category B medication. This means that it is probably safe for use during pregnancy, although the full risks are not currently known (see Alphagan P and Pregnancy).
   
• It is unknown if Alphagan P passes through breast milk in humans. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start breastfeeding, discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to using the drug (see Alphagan P and Breastfeeding).