Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is olopatadine eye drops. It helps to relieve the symptoms of eye irritation and itchiness that can be caused by allergies. It may have other uses, too. 

Olopatadine is often used in the affected eye(s) two times each day. You should use this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Remove your contact lenses before using this drug and wait 5 to 10 minutes before reinserting them. Avoid using contact lenses if your eyes are red and irritated. You should read the 'Instructions for Use' for more information. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. It is important to keep the tip of the bottle free from germs. Don't let the tip touch anything and keep the cap on between doses.

Most people tolerate olopatadine well. Common side effects include a headache, blurred vision, and burning, itching, or dryness of the eye. Some people will also feel tired and have cold-like symptoms. Wait until your vision clears and you know how this medicine will affect you before performing tasks like operating machinery or driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes.  

Olopatadine can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before using or taking any other medicines. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and before breastfeeding.  

For best results, use olopatadine exactly as prescribed by your doctor and store your bottle at room temperature.