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Brimonidine and taste/odor

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kathleen25004
kathleen25004

I have been using brimonidine for about a month and developed first a smoky smell in my nose. Now I seem to have an all over body odor. Has this happened to anyone else, and were you able to correct it?  

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  • Alcantara
    Alcantara kathleen25004

    Posted

    Immediately after you put the drops in, should should press gently in the corner of the eye for about three minutes.    This prevents the drops from going down the tear ducts and into your system, preventing most, if not all, side effects!     Are you doing this?
  • kathleen25004
    kathleen25004

    Posted

    Actually, yes, for 5 minutes. Thank you for responding.
  • king93
    king93 kathleen25004

    Posted

    I don't press in the corner (near my nose) for 3 mins, just for about 1 min and I haven't noticed any side effects, odour or anything else.
  • sally80516
    sally80516 kathleen25004

    Posted

    Hi Kathleen

    i have Ocular Hypotension and was given Latanoprost drops to bring the pressures down which was on Wednesday 3rd August. ..several hours after first using the drops i noticed a SMOKY smell in my nose and it's been there on and off since.

    I googled this and was concerned to read it could have sinister origins...so i saw my doctor this morning and told him about the forums id read from others who had the same experience. . he at least agreed it was the eyedrops causing it due to the connection between the eyes and nasal ducts..this was some relief but i am not happy with this smoky smell as it gets quite stifling. Ive noticed i only smell it when im indoors not in the fresh air.

    Ive been so relieved to read yours and other people's posts. Let me know how you go on,

    Sally x

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