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Latanoprost

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Latanoprost is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

Xalatan

Side Effects

Common

Eyelid redness
Eye pain
Itchy eyes
Crusting of eyelids
Discharge or mucus in eyes
Blurred vision
Burning eyes
Rash
Sore or burning eyes
Cloudy or blurred vision

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Please describe the medication: Latanoprost?

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Please describe the medication: Xalatan (latanoprost)?

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is there generic for xalatan (latanoprost) and does it have the same ingreidents in it because xalatan (latanoprost) cost 100 dollars?

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I was wondering what are some bizarre side effects of the eyedrop medicine, xalatan (latanoprost)?

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Can you tell me about being put on xalatan (latanoprost) for simply being a glaucoma suspect?

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Does latanoprost cause an allergic reaction?

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I am 63 and have glaucoma. I use Xalatan (latanoprost) generic drops Latanoprost. Is it safe to use Somnapure as a nightly sleepaid?

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My eyebrows used to be bushy but now are quite bold due to eyebrow plucking. Is it advisable to use Bimatoprost or Latanoprost for eyebrow growth?

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Why does latanoprost eye drops do?

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Can Xalatan (latanoprost) eye drop only be used in the evening?

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Is it safe to take xalatan (latanoprost) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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I have POAG. I am taking latanoprost at bedtime. Pressures are 28 & 30. Alaphagan now added. Will my eye pressures decrease a lot e.g. To 10-15.

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I have Pigmentary Dispersion Syndrome and IOP is controlled with Xalatan, (latanoprost) 30 male. Does driving fast in a car worsen iris pigmentation? Thank you.

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My eyes are watery anytime air blows on it, they itch a lot and become red. All these began after I started using the Xalatan (latanoprost) eye drops. Is it normal?

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Why do latanoprost eye drops need to be stored in the fridge?

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How good are xalatan (latanoprost) eye drops for treating glaucoma?

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What is the best eye drop for glaucoma? I've been given Xalatan (latanoprost). Is it going to solve my problem?

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Hello, I am being treated as a glaucoma suspect as I have one symptom, using eye drops : Xalatan (latanoprost) from pfizer. I can see some black shadows now. Advice?

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Does Modafinil cause adverse reaction to a glaucoma patient who is on treatment with Xalatan (latanoprost) and Timolol?

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My eye doctor won't refrigerate my xalatan (latanoprost) eyedrops even though it says to on the bottle. Is that safe to do?

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I was started on latanoprost.0005% drops 4 weeks ago for ocular hypertension in both eyes. How long before I should be seen again?

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I used GFS (timolol) in the USA. In 2009, I moved to Mumbai. The doctor has tried many eye drops including Xalatan (latanoprost) but IOP stays at 19-20.

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Is there any significance to the sequence in which I take eye drops for glaucoma? I use Cospot, Alphagan-P and Xalatan (latanoprost). Thanks.

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when i had a second opinion to a glaucoma specialist he told me to discontinue my eyedro (xalatan) for 1 month and go back after.. is that ok?

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Will taking a over the counter sleep aid have an effect while iam using xalatan

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