Alphagan (Brimonidine)

Alphagan helps the eyes drain fluid more effectively and also lowers the amount of fluid inside your eyes. Alphagan is used to treat ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye) or open-angle glaucoma. Alphagan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Alphagan? Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease; liver disease; heart disease or high blood pressure; Raynaud's disease (poor circulation); Buerger's disease or Winiwarter-Buerger disease (circulation or blood vessel disorder, especially in the legs); poor blood flow in the arteries of the heart or neck; dizziness; or depression. If you have any of the conditions listed above, you may not be able to use brimonidine or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. Alphagan is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether brimonidine passes into breast milk. Do not use Alphagan without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.