FDA Approved Drugs and User Comments: XALATAN
| Drug Name | Active Ingredients | Strength | Dosage Form/Route | Marketing Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XALATAN | LATANOPROST | 0.005% | SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC | Prescription |
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User Comments:
For Intraocular Hypertension “Originally diagnosed with Glaucoma, had laser eye surgery but over the years eye pressures increased and prescribed Xalatan Latanoprost no significant problems. But when chemist swapped for a generic make 2 years ago I had problems feeling queasy, palpitations, waterworks weakness, generally not feeling well. Changed prescription immediately, back to Xalatan, no problem. This happened again yesterday, given generic Latanoprost and thought I would give it a further try, big mistake, terrible nights sleep and will be going back to pharmacist immediately for change back to Xalatan! But if I had a choice I would not take any of these drugs, all very powerful.”
WhitbyKen February 25, 2017
For Glaucoma, Open Angle “Very quick response to lowering eye pressure from 30 to 21 in 3 weeks. No side effects at all.”
Tiggi (taken for 1 to 6 months) September 24, 2016
For Intraocular Hypertension “I’m absolutely content with this drug. Originally my doctor prescribed me latanoprost and i’ve been sick quickly. I had a severe sore throat and my eyes were strongly red all the time after just 10-12 days of using it. Than I came back and I told about all side effects. After that conversation my doctor prescribed me Xalatan and I am really content now! It’s my third week of using it and i don’t have any side effects. No sore throat, no headache, no weakness, no muscle pain, no redness. My eyes were just a little bit red at the beggining but now they are all ok.”
patrico123 September 16, 2016
For Glaucoma, Open Angle “After 4-5 months on the med, I am having problem of discomfort in one eye. Feels like foreign body. Cannot use latanoprost two days straight as left eye feels like I have something in it. I am seeing doctor tomorrow. Hope he can fix the problem.”
shiney bill June 19, 2013
For Glaucoma, Open Angle “I have been on this medication for over 5 years with no side effects and it has lowered my eye pressure. I rate this medication more favorably than Betoptic which I was previously on which was less effective and always left a stain on my face/eye area after it dried.”
Anonymous June 1, 2011
For Glaucoma, Open Angle “So far, so good. It has decreased the pressure. No negative issues, I actually like the way it feels on the eyes.”
Anonymous January 31, 2011