Question 1

what are the differences between lumigan rc sol 3ml 0.01% and lumigan sol 3ml oft?

Accepted Answer

Lumigan: I assume that you are talking about the difference between the 0.o3 5 solution and the 0.01 % solution.

The 0.03 % solution is no longer available in the USA.
It has been replaced by the 0.01 % solution.
The both appear to similarly effective in lowering eye pressure but the 0.01 % solution is associated with fewer side effects.

Question 2

does lumigan causes dark circles?

Accepted Answer

Lumigan: Is an eye drop used to lower eye pressure in glaucoma patients.  It is common for medications in this class to cause some darkening of the skin of the eyelids.  This is totally harmless and will resolve if you ever discontinue use of these drops.  Don't change your dosing unless you discuss this first with your ophthalmologist.

Question 3

how can you use lumigan to help your eyelashes grow ?

Accepted Answer

Apply to lid: Lumigan under the name Latisse (bimatoprost) is a prescription item to promote the growth of eyelashes with a moderately high degree of effectiveness.  The only downside is that when discontinued the extra length usually disappears.

Question 4

can glaucoma drops such as combigan and lumigan cause ed.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Ed is not known to be caused by these eyedrops.   However you can reduce your risk of any side-effects if you employ naso-lacimal duct obstruction for 3-5 minutes after you instill the drops.

Question 5

can lumigan cause deafness, or make deafness worse?

Accepted Answer

Lumina: This is used to treat glaucoma. I have not seen anything about it being associated with deafness or hearing issues.

Question 6

why does lumigan or latisse (bimatoprost) cause permanent darkening of the iris in some people?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a known effect of this drug.

Question 7

my doc has prescribed lumigan to lower the pressure. do i have glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Lumigan is one of the standard eyedrops used to lower the internal eye pressure which is the treatment for glaucoma.  Your eye doctor (hopefully an ophthalmologist - not an optometrist) has determined you are carrying an internal eye pressure which could compromise your vision and has given you a pressure lowering drop to combat that.

Question 8

does lumigan help lengthen eyelashes and how much chance is there it will change the colour of the iris?

Accepted Answer

Lumigan eyelashes: Lumigan will lengthen the eyelashes similar to latisse (bimatoprost). There is a small percentage of patients who develop increased  iris pigmentation due to the increased melanin within melanocytes. It usually occurs in people with hazel or brown eyes.

Question 9

please let me know if there is a generic brand for eye drug lumigan?

Accepted Answer

Not available: However latanoprost and travoprost are similar generic drugs.

Question 10

is it safe to take lumigan while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: Lumigan is used for glaucoma and has not been tested in pregnancy. However, when used in prescription doses during pregnancy, no dangerous effects have been seen. More importantly, however, is the danger in not using the medication during pregnancy.Untreated glaucoma can lead to blindness, so despite the "no" answer, most doctors would still tell their patients to continue the med during pregnancy.

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Why does lumigan or latisse (bimatoprost) cause permanent darkening of the iris in some people?

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My doc has prescribed lumigan to lower the pressure. do i have glaucoma?

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