Alphagan also increases drainage of intraocular fluid. Alphagan can be used for the long-term treatment of glaucoma. Side effects of Alphagan can include burning or stinging upon instillation of the eye drop, fatigue, headache, dry mouth and dry nose. Side effects of Iopidine can include red eyes, allergic reactions, dry mouth, and a change in the sense of taste. The most widely used of all glaucoma medications at the present time, and are usually the first type of medications a doctor will use.
Side effects can include low blood pressure, reduced pulse rate, and fatigue.
Beta blockers can also cause a shortness of breath in people who have a history of asthma or other respiratory disorders. Rare side effects can include reduced libido and depression. Increases drainage of intraocular fluid Many people who use these medications complain of dim vision, especially at night or in darkened areas such as movie theaters. This dim vision is due to constriction of the pupil. Miotics increase drainage of intraocular fluid by making the pupil size smaller and thereby increasing the flow of intraocular fluid from the eye.