Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• blurred vision (temporary)
• crusting of eyelashes
• decreased night vision
• dryness of eye
• feeling of "something in the eye"
• increased sensitivity of eye to light
• itching, stinging, burning, or watering of eye or other eye irritation
• stinging of eye or other eye irritation (when medication is applied)

Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• blurred vision or other change in vision
• different size pupils of the eyes
• discoloration of the eyeball
• droopy upper eyelid
• eye pain
• redness of eyes or inside of eyelids
• redness or irritation of the tongue
• seeing "double"
• swelling, irritation, or inflammation of eye or eyelid

Symptoms of too much medication absorbed into the body:

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent).

Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) contains betaxolol 0.5% (as betaxolol hydrochloride). Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzalkonium chloride (as preservative), disodium edentate, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), and water for injection.

Betaxolol eye drops should not be used by anyone who:

• is allergic to betaxolol or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• is in cardiogenic shock
• has abnormal heart rhythms associated with low heart rate
• has overt heart failure

There may be an interaction between betaxolol eye drops and any of the following:

• beta-blockers taken by mouth (e.g., Propranolol, Atenolol)
• other eye drops
• reserpine

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent). Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent).

Tolerance: Your system may respond less to betaxolol eye drops after prolonged use. Therefore, regular checkups as prescribed by your doctor are necessary.

Pregnancy: Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if betaxolol passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) have not been established for children.

Betaxolol belongs to the family of medications known as beta adrenergic blocking agents or "beta-blockers." It is used as an eye drop to lower pressure in the eye to treat chronic open-angle Glaucoma or other causes of high pressure inside the eye. The full effects of the eye drops may not be seen for a period of a few weeks.

Your doctor may have suggested Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent), speak to your doctor. Do not stop using Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) without consulting your doctor.

Do not give Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use Betaxolol-Eent (Betaxolol-eent) if their doctor has not prescribed it.