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Compare Lumigan vs. Zioptan

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Key takeaways

Lumigan (bimatoprost) and Zioptan (tafluprost) are both prostaglandin eye drops used to lower high eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma and high eye pressure. Lumigan eye drops come in two strengths, with the 0.03% strength only available as a lower-cost generic, and the 0.01% strength brand only. On the other hand, Zioptan is only available as a brand medication, making it potentially more expensive. Lumigan does not need to be refrigerated, but Zioptan must be kept in the refrigerator until the foil pouch is opened. Lumigan contains preservatives to prevent bacteria growth, but Zioptan is preservative-free, which can be beneficial for those with allergies to preservatives. Both medications can cause changes in eye color and eyelash growth, but Lumigan is more likely to cause eye redness. Lumigan starts working within 4 hours and reaches full effect in 8 to 12 hours, whereas Zioptan takes 2 to 4 hours to start working and reaches maximum effect in 12 hours.

  • Lumigan (bimatoprost)
    Zioptan (tafluprost)
  • Lumigan (bimatoprost)
    Zioptan (tafluprost)

  • Summary of Lumigan vs. Zioptan

    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

    Zioptan (tafluprost) helps lower pressure in the eye and treats glaucoma. Like the other eye drops in the same medication class, it can cause changes to your eyelashes and eye color. It comes in convenient single-use containers, but it is only available as a brand medication, so it can be expensive.

  • Indications of Lumigan vs. Zioptan

    Indications for
    •Lowering pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye)
    Indications for
    •High pressure in the eye caused by open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma) or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye)

  • Pros and Cons of Lumigan vs. Zioptan

    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
    •Good at treating high eye pressure
    •Only used once a day and comes in single-use containers
    •Is preservative-free, which may be less irritating to the eye
    Cons
    •Can permanently change the color of your eyes
    •Doses inside a foil pouch must be used within 30 days after the pouch is opened.
    •Only available as a brand medication, so it can be more expensive than alternatives

  • Common Side Effects of Lumigan vs. Zioptan

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (up to 45%)
    •Eyelash growth (up to 45%)
    •Itchy eye (up to 45%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (4-20%)
    •Eye stinging or irritation (7%)
    •Headache (6%)
    •Eye itching or redness due to allergy (5%)
    •Common cold (4%)

  • Warnings of Lumigan vs. Zioptan

    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, EYELIDS, OR EYELASHES
    •THICKER EYELASHES
    •EYE INFLAMMATION AND SWELLING

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