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Compare Trusopt vs. Xalatan

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Dorzolamide and latanoprost (Xalatan and Xelpros) are both medications used to treat high pressure in the eye caused by conditions like ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. However, they belong to different medication classes. Dorzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, while latanoprost is a prostaglandin. Dorzolamide is typically used as an eye drop three times a day, whereas latanoprost is used once daily in the evening. Dorzolamide is available only as a generic, while latanoprost is available in both brand and generic forms. Common side effects of dorzolamide include burning or stinging in the eye and a bitter taste, while latanoprost can cause changes in eye color and eyelash growth. Dorzolamide can be combined with other medications like brimonidine, whereas latanoprost should not be used more than once daily as it can become less effective. Both medications require careful handling to avoid contamination and potential eye infections.

  • Dorzolamide
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)
  • Dorzolamide
    Latanoprost (Xalatan)

  • Summary of Trusopt vs. Xalatan

    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

    Latanoprost (Xalatan) is an eye drop medication. It's used in adults to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. It works as a prostaglandin to help with high eye pressure. The typical dosage is 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once each night. Side effects include feeling like there's something in the eye, burning, and stinging. Unopened bottles need to be refrigerated. But once opened, you keep the medication at room temperature. Latanoprost (Xalatan) is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

  • Indications of Trusopt vs. Xalatan

    Indications for

    Treatment of high pressure in the eye in people with:

    •Ocular hypertension
    •Open-angle glaucoma
    Indications for
    •Lowering pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye)

  • Pros and Cons of Trusopt vs. Xalatan

    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 option for lowering the pressure in the eye
    •Only used once a day
    Cons
    •Can permanently change the color of your eye
    •Need to take out any soft contact lenses before using

  • Common Side Effects of Trusopt vs. Xalatan

    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
    •Feeling like there's something inside the eye (13%)
    •Stinging (9%)
    •Eye redness (8%)
    •Blurry vision (8%)
    •Itchy eye (8%)
    •Burning (7%)
    •Changes in eye color (7%)

  • Warnings of Trusopt vs. Xalatan

    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 or eyelids
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation
    •Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
    •Caution use in people with a history of a herpes eye infection
    •Risk of bacterial eye infection when using contaminated medication
    •Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

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