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Compare Xalatan vs. Travatan Z

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

Key takeaways

Latanoprost (Xalatan) and travoprost (Travatan Z) are both prostaglandin eye drops used to lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma and ocular hypertension. While both medications are applied once daily in the evening and work by helping fluid drain from the eye, there are some differences between them. Both medications are available in a generic form. Latanoprost needs to be refrigerated until opened, but travoprost can be stored at room temperature. Both medications can cause temporary stinging, redness, and eye inflammation. They can also change the color of your eyes and make your eyelashes grow longer and thicker. However, latanoprost has a specific risk of triggering herpes infections in the eye, which isn’t the case for travoprost.

  • Latanoprost (Xalatan)
    Travoprost (Travatan Z)
  • Latanoprost (Xalatan)
    Travoprost (Travatan Z)

  • Summary of Xalatan vs. Travatan Z

    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.

    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 Xalatan vs. Travatan Z

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

    High pressure in the eye from:

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

  • Pros and Cons of Xalatan vs. Travatan Z

    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
    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 Xalatan vs. Travatan Z

    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%)
    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 Xalatan vs. Travatan Z

    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
    Common Side Effects for
    •Darker eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes
    •Eyelash changes
    •Eye inflammation and swelling
    •Bacterial infections
    •Avoid contact lenses

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