The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Temporary stinging right after using (55% with Xelpros, 9% with Xalatan)
- Red eye (41% with Xelpros, not common with Xalatan)
- Red eyelids (15% with Xelpros, 8% with Xalatan)
- Feeling like there is something in your eye (13% with Xalatan, 2% with Xelpros)
- Eye discharge, extra "sleepers" in your eyes (12% with Xelpros, not common with Xalatan)
- Eyelash growth (11% with Xelpros, not common with Xalatan)
- Eye inflammation (10% with Xalatan, 1% with Xelpros)
- Blurry vision (8% with Xalatan, not common with Xelpros)
- Itchy eyes (8% with Xalatan, 5% with Xelpros)
- Eye burning (7% with Xalatan, not common with Xelpros)
- Darker eye color (7% with Xalatan, not common with Xelpros)
Less Common Side Effects
- More tears than usual
- Eyelid discomfort, pain, crusting, redness, or swelling
- Dry eye
- Eye pain
- Light sensitivity
- Flu-like symptoms
Latanoprost serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
Source: FDA
The following Latanoprost side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Eye pain or stinging
Less common
Decreased vision
painful irritation of the clear front part of the eye
swelling or redness of the eye and the lining of the eyelid
Incidence not known
Arm, back, or jaw pain
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blurred vision or other change in vision
burning, dry, or itching eyes
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
chills
difficulty breathing
discharge, excessive tearing
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
joint or muscle pain
noisy breathing
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
sensitivity of the eye to light
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
tearing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Drainage from the eyes
longer and thicker eyelashes
Less common
Eyelash discoloration
feeling of having something in the eye
Incidence not known
Darkening of the eyelid skin color
dizziness
headache
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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