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
- 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%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Eyelid irritation or crusting
- Cataract (cloudy area in the lens of the eye)
- Dry eye
- Change in eye color
- Pink eye
- Light sensitivity
- Bruising in the eye
- Tearing
Travoprost serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Eye swelling or change in vision
Source: DailyMed
The following Travoprost 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:
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
Eye discomfort
feeling of having something in the eye
Less common
Acid or sour stomach (heartburn or indigestion)
blood in the urine
chest pain or tightness
eye discharge or excessive tearing
faintness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
loss of bladder control
lower back pain
muscle pain or stiffness
pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
pain or burning while urinating
pelvic pain
slow or irregular heartbeat (less than 50 beats per minute)
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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