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Compare Travatan Z vs. Betoptic-S

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  • Travoprost (Travatan Z)
    Betaxolol (Betoptic-S)
  • Travoprost (Travatan Z)
    Betaxolol (Betoptic-S)

  • Summary of Travatan Z vs. Betoptic-S

    Summary for Prostaglandin
    Prescription only

    Travoprost (Travatan Z) is a prescription prostaglandin eye drop that helps lower pressure in the eye. It's a first-choice medication for treating glaucoma in people over the age of 16. Typically, you apply travoprost (Travatan Z) once a day at night. This medication can cause eye redness and changes to eye color as side effects. It's available as a brand name and generic medication.

    Summary for Beta blocker
    Prescription only

    Betaxolol (Betoptic-S) is an eye drop medication. It helps lower pressure within the eye and treats glaucoma in adults. This eye drop is a beta blocker that works by lessening the amount of fluid in the eye. The Betaxolol (Betoptic-S) eye drops are typically used twice a day. Side effects aren't common but can include temporary eye discomfort and watery eyes. Betaxolol (Betoptic-S) can be used by itself or together with other pressure-lowering eye drops.

  • Indications of Travatan Z vs. Betoptic-S

    Indications for

    High pressure in the eye from:

    •Open-angle glaucoma
    •Fluid build-up in the eye (ocular hypertension)
    Indications for
    •High pressure in the eye caused by ocular hypertension (high blood pressure inside the eye) or open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma)

  • Pros and Cons of Travatan Z vs. Betoptic-S

    Pros and Const for Prostaglandin
    Pros
    •A first-choice treatment option for high eye pressure
    •Applied once a day
    •Doesn't contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride
    Cons
    •Can cause eye redness
    •Might permanently change the color of your eyes
    •Requires you to take out your contact lenses
    Pros and Const for Beta blocker
    Pros
    •Works well at lowering eye pressure
    •Can use with other eye drops if it's not working well enough on its own
    •Side effects aren't common, except for temporary discomfort in the eye right after using the eye drops
    •Lower-cost generic available for the solution version
    Cons
    •Must use twice a day
    •Might not be the best choice if you have asthma or other lung conditions
    •Not recommended if you have heart problems like heart failure, heart block, or long-lasting low heart rate
    •Unknown if safe while pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Common Side Effects of Travatan Z vs. Betoptic-S

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye redness (30-50%)
    •Vision problems (5-10%)
    •Eye discomfort (5-10%)
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye (5-10%)
    •Eye pain (5-10%)
    •Itchy eye (5-10%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary discomfort in the eye (burning or stinging) after using
    •Watery eye

  • Warnings of Travatan Z vs. Betoptic-S

    Common Side Effects for
    •Darker eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation and swelling
    •Bacterial infections
    •Avoid contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •Hidden symptoms of low blood sugar
    •Hidden symptoms of overactive thyroid
    •Worsening of myasthenia gravis
    •Not recommended for people with breathing problems
    •Caution use in people who've had heart problems like heart failure

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