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Compare Lumigan vs. Vyzulta

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  • Lumigan (bimatoprost)
    Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod)
  • Lumigan (bimatoprost)
    Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod)

  • Summary of Lumigan vs. Vyzulta

    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

    Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, also known by its brand name Vyzulta, is a prostaglandin. This eye drop medication is used to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod) is approved for people 17 years of age and older. It's given as a drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod) bottles should be refrigerated, but they can be stored at room temperature for up to 8 weeks after opening. Side effects include eye redness and eye pain.

  • Indications of Lumigan vs. Vyzulta

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

  • Pros and Cons of Lumigan vs. Vyzulta

    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
    •Might work better at lowering eye pressure than beta-blocker eye drops
    •Once-a-day eye drop
    •Can use with other eye pressure-lowering medications
    Cons
    •Can change the color of your eyes
    •No lower-cost generic available; brand-name medication only
    •Not recommended for children age 16 and younger because of possible permanent changes to eye color with long-term use

  • Common Side Effects of Lumigan vs. Vyzulta

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (up to 45%)
    •Eyelash growth (up to 45%)
    •Itchy eye (up to 45%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Red eyes (6%)
    •Eye irritation (4%)
    •Eye pain (3%)
    •Eye pain after placing the drop into the eye (2%)

  • Warnings of Lumigan vs. Vyzulta

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

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