Dorzolamide

[Carnationmac]

Morning, I have closed angle glaucoma, both eyes, diagnosed a couple of years ago. I’ve had 2 lots of laser treatment, touch wood I’m doing fine, my next recall is a years time, any problems I can ring my Eye Clinic and get an appointment before then or go to my Eye Cas.

My problem is a small one and more a nuisance than a problem 😳. After using my eye drops, about an hour afterwards I sometimes, which is becoming more regular, I get the very bitter taste at the back of the throat. I do close off my tear ducts to stop the drops from draining, which it does initially but then up to an hour afterwards it seems to drain.

Any advice please to stop this and is it bad for your system to swallow.

Thank you. 😃

[BlueMarina]

How long do you do the tear duct for? Maybe try for longer? 2-3 mins? I also found that if I manage to put in just one drop in each eye, I don't get the bitter taste. But especially with Dorzolamide I very often over squeeze the bottle, and end up putting too much in, and then it goes to the back of my nose and throat.

[Carnationmac in reply to BlueMarina]

Thank you for your reply. I do the tear duct for 2 minutes and very carefully only put one drop in each eye. I find it’s not straight away it can be up to an hour afterwards 😳

[Jon1988]

I get this as well, when you put your drops in gently press some tissue on your eye and it will soak up most of the residue.

[Carnationmac in reply to Jon1988]

thank you for your reply. I’ll certainly try that thanks again for the advice. ☺️

[anonimouse5]

Yes I have exactly the same effect 1-2 hours after using the drops. I close the tear ducts for 2 minutes (2 hours seems a very long time!)

I have now had three different brands of Dorzolamide and I notice that NONE of them mention closing the tear ducts in the instructions. The first time I was prescribed it I didn't know it was necessary, and half an hour after use I felt weak, dizzy and exhausted and this lasted for several hours. I was taken off the drops and only tried them again a couple of years later, when I knew better!

[Carnationmac in reply to anonimouse5]

Thank for your reply. It’s a nuisance, it would be so bad if it wasn’t so bitter 😳

[Carnationmac in reply to anonimouse5]

*wouldn't - sending before reading 🤗

[VerdiG]

Interesting question. I often get this too. And it can be much longer than an hour afterwards.

[Carnationmac in reply to VerdiG]

Thanks for replying. I thought I would have got used to the taste but it still catches me 😳

[Bellamolly60]

hi there

Same here been taking medication since 1983 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[Carnationmac in reply to Bellamolly60]

Thanks for replying. I thought it was just me. Oh well I suppose it’s a live with it situation maybe the manufacturers could make it taste better 🤣

[LeeLiam]

Get a Simply Touch Eye Drop Applicator (Amazon or others). You can put an amount smaller than a full drop and place it in your eye. It helps reduce all side effects.

[Carnationmac in reply to LeeLiam]

Thanks for your reply. I’ll certainly have a look. Thanks 😊