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Compare Trusopt vs. Travatan Z

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Key takeaways

Dorzolamide and Travoprost (Travatan Z) are both eye drop medications used to treat high pressure in the eye, which can occur with conditions like open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. However, they belong to different medication classes. Dorzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, while Travoprost is a prostaglandin. Dorzolamide is typically applied three times a day, whereas Travoprost is used once daily in the evening. Dorzolamide is available only as a generic, while Travoprost is available in both brand and generic forms. Common side effects of Dorzolamide include burning or stinging in the eye and a bitter taste in the mouth, while Travoprost can cause eye redness and may change the color of your eyes or eyelashes over time. Dorzolamide can be combined with other medications like brimonidine, whereas Travoprost is often a first-choice treatment on its own. If you have a sulfa allergy, Dorzolamide might not be suitable for you, but Travoprost does not have this restriction.

  • 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:

    •Ocular hypertension
    •Open-angle glaucoma
    Indications for

    High pressure in the eye from:

    •Open-angle glaucoma
    •Fluid build-up in the eye (ocular hypertension)

  • Pros and Cons of Trusopt vs. Travatan Z

    Pros and Const for Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
    Pros
    •Doesn't typically cause side effects throughout the rest of your body
    •Can be combined with other medications
    •Safe to use in children
    Cons
    •Needs to be used 3 times a day
    •Can cause eye irritation right after applying a drop
    •Not the best option if you're allergic to sulfa medications
    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

  • Common Side Effects of Trusopt vs. Travatan Z

    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning or stinging in the eye (33%)
    •Bitter taste (25%)
    •Bacterial eye infection (10-15%)
    •Allergic reaction in the eye (10%)
    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%)

  • Warnings of Trusopt vs. Travatan Z

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Risk for eye infection (from contamination)
    •Risk for swelling of the cornea
    Common Side Effects for
    •Darker eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation and swelling
    •Bacterial infections
    •Avoid contact lenses

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