Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Dorzolamide
Travoprost (Travatan Z)
Dorzolamide
Travoprost (Travatan Z)
Summary of Trusopt vs. Travatan Z
Summary for Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Prescription only
Dorzolamide is an eye drop medication used to treat high pressure in the eye in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The dosage is 1 drop applied directly into the affected eye(s) three times per day. It's available as a generic only as the brand-name medication Trusopt has been discontinued. Dorzolamide is a sulfa medication, so it might not be the best choice if you have a serious sulfa allergy. Side effects include burning or stinging in the eye and a bitter taste in the mouth.
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.
Indications of Trusopt vs. Travatan Z
Indications for
Treatment of high pressure in the eye in people with: