Xalatan

Xalatan USES: This medication is used along with other medicines to treat glaucoma and other problems related to high pressure within the eye.

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Xalatan Uses This medication is used along with other medicines to treat glaucoma and other problems related to high pressure within the eye. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store unopened bottles in the refrigerator between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C). Once opened, the bottle may be stored at room temperature no higher than 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for six weeks. Keep away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos XALATAN (LATANOPROST) 0.005% 2.5ml Xalatan (Xalatan / Travatan / Lumigan) How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: One drop is placed in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening. Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye. This will help protect the bottle from becoming contaminated with bacteria. Pull the lower lid out forming a pouch and place one drop in the eye. Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. This will keep the medicine in the eye area longer. If more than one eye medication is being used, wait 5 minutes before using the next eye drop. The preservative in this product may be absorbed by contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed before using this drug. Lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes after use of latanoprost. Side Effects Blurred vision, burning and stinging, foreign body sensations, dry eye, lid crusting or discomfort can occur. Report these problems if they persist. Notify your doctor if eye pain, red eye, itching, swelling or increased brown coloration of the eye (iris area) occur. Also, a darkening of the eyelid or eyelash may occur. Very unlikely but report rapid vision changes, flu symptoms, chest pain, rash or headaches. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of kidney or liver diseases, any allergies, high blood pressure problems, swollen or itching eyes, and of contact lens use. This medication can slowly (years) change the color of the iris (become browned). If only one eye is being treated, only one eye might darken. The consequences of this are unknown. Consult your eye doctor. If you develop an eye infection, trauma or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about the continued use of the same dropper bottle. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Caution is advised if breast-feeding. Consult your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take especially eye drops containing thimerosal preservative (consult your pharmacist). If such drops are used, wait 5 minutes after using latanoprost. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 42 Time Taken: 3 years Reason: high IOP Date: 19 November 2008 Side Effects runny nose at times Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 45 Location: UK Time Taken: 7 months Reason: High IOP Date: 4 December 2007 Side Effects Increasing fatigue, long bouts of low energy and severe joint pains and muscle aches. Joint pains in wrists, elbows and knees mainly. Additional Thoughts Doctors won't be aware of these symptoms relating to Xalatan. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 75 Time Taken: 21 days Reason: glaucoma Date: 16 June 2007 Side Effects flu like symptoms and terrible cough Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 57 Time Taken: 14 days Reason: inter ocular pressure Date: 3 July 2007 Side Effects After about one week, pain started in left thigh and then sudden severe lower back pain. Additional Thoughts People with a low tolerance to drugs should be careful. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 70 Time Taken: 21 days Reason: Galucoma Date: 6 July 2007 Side Effects Extreme fatigue, and momentary losses of consciousness. Cause serious auto accident; Cough, joint pain (not serious), increased balance problems, fell off bike - I ride 3-4 times a week. No pain in eye. (see) Additional Thoughts Excruciatingly expensive - I feel like I am being mugged at the drug store! Will have SLT as soon as possible.

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