Vyzulta vs. Latanoprost for Glaucoma and Eye Pressure: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Vyzulta

(latanoprostene bunod)

Latanoprost

(Xalatan)

Summary for Vyzulta

Prescription only

Latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution, also known by its brand name Vyzulta, is the only prostaglandin that also releases nitric oxide along with latanoprost acid, working in two ways to help lower eye pressure. This eye drop medication is used to treat conditions related to high pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma. Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod) is approved for people 17 years of age and older. It's given as a drop into the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Bottles should be refrigerated, but they can be stored at room temperature for up to 8 weeks after opening. Side effects include eye redness and eye pain.

Indications for Vyzulta

Lowering pressure in the eye in people with ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) or open-angle glaucoma

Pros and Cons for Vyzulta

Pros

Might work better at lowering eye pressure than beta-blocker eye drops
Once-a-day eye drop
Can use with other eye pressure-lowering medications

Cons

Can change the color of your eyes
No lower-cost generic available; brand-name medication only
Not recommended for children age 16 and younger because of possible permanent changes to eye color with long-term use

Common Side Effects for Vyzulta

Red eyes (6%)
Eye irritation (4%)
Eye pain (3%)
Eye pain after placing the drop into the eye (2%)

Warnings for Vyzulta

Darker eyes, eyelashes, or eyelids
Eyelash changes
Eye inflammation
Swelling of the retina (macular edema)
Risk for bacterial infection in the eye when using contaminated medication
Don't use while wearing soft contact lenses

Summary for Latanoprost

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 for Latanoprost

Lowering pressure in the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye)

Pros and Cons for Latanoprost

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 for Latanoprost

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 for Latanoprost

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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