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Compare Lumigan vs. Latanoprost

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  • Lumigan (bimatoprost)
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)
  • Lumigan (bimatoprost)
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)

  • Summary of Lumigan vs. Latanoprost

    Summary for Prostaglandin
    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.

    Summary for Prostaglandin
    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 of Lumigan vs. Latanoprost

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

  • Pros and Cons of Lumigan vs. Latanoprost

    Pros and Const for Prostaglandin
    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
    Pros and Const for Prostaglandin
    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 of Lumigan vs. Latanoprost

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (up to 45%)
    •Eyelash growth (up to 45%)
    •Itchy eye (up to 45%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •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 of Lumigan vs. Latanoprost

    Common Side Effects for
    •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
    Common Side Effects for
    •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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