Bimatoprost vs. Latanoprost for Glaucoma and Eye Pressure: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Lumigan

(bimatoprost)

Latanoprost

(Xalatan)

Summary for Bimatoprost

Prescription only

Lumigan (bimatoprost) is an eye drop that's used to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, including glaucoma. It belongs to the drug class called prostaglandins, which work in the eye to reduce eye pressure. The brand name Lumigan is the 0.01% strength of the eye drops. There's also a 0.03% strength of generic bimatoprost eye drops for glaucoma. People 16 years of age or older can use either strength. This eye drop is used once a day in the evening. Side effects include eye redness, itchy eyes, and eye irritation.

Indications for Bimatoprost

Lowering pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye)

Pros and Cons for Bimatoprost

Pros

Only used once a day
Starts to work within 4 hours and lasts for at least 8 to 12 hours
One of the first-choice options for open-angle glaucoma

Cons

Might permanently darken the color of your eyes
Need to take out any soft contact lenses before using
Hasn't been studied for children younger than 16 years of age

Common Side Effects for Bimatoprost

Eye redness (up to 45%)
Eyelash growth (up to 45%)
Itchy eye (up to 45%)

Warnings for Bimatoprost

Darker eyes or eyelids
Eyelash changes
Eye inflammation
Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
Risk of bacterial eye infection when using contaminated medication
Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

Summary for Latanoprost

Prescription only

Latanoprost (Xalatan) is an eye drop medication. It's used in adults to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. It works as a prostaglandin to help with high eye pressure. The typical dosage is 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once each night. Side effects include feeling like there's something in the eye, burning, and stinging. Unopened bottles need to be refrigerated. But once opened, you keep the medication at room temperature. Latanoprost (Xalatan) is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

Indications for Latanoprost

Lowering pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye)

Pros and Cons for Latanoprost

Pros

A first-choice option for lowering the pressure in the eye
Only used once a day

Cons

Can permanently change the color of your eye
Need to take out any soft contact lenses before using

Common Side Effects for Latanoprost

Feeling like there's something inside the eye (13%)
Stinging (9%)
Eye redness (8%)
Blurry vision (8%)
Itchy eye (8%)
Burning (7%)
Changes in eye color (7%)

Warnings for Latanoprost

Darker eyes or eyelids
Eyelash changes
Eye inflammation
Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
Caution use in people with a history of a herpes eye infection
Risk of bacterial eye infection when using contaminated medication
Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

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Bimatoprost vs. Latanoprost

Lumigan

Latanoprost

Summary for Bimatoprost

Indications for Bimatoprost

Pros and Cons for Bimatoprost

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Common Side Effects for Bimatoprost

Warnings for Bimatoprost

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Indications for Latanoprost

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Lumigan

Latanoprost

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Summary for Latanoprost

Indications for Latanoprost

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Common Side Effects for Latanoprost

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