Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Not now: The original latanoprost required this as there was some evidence of degredation at room temperature,  the current formula does not have this requirement.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Xalatan (latanoprost) is an excellent glaucoma medication but 'the proof is in the pudding' so you have to go by what happens to your eye pressure with any medication and its side effects.

Question 3

xalatan (latanoprost) question - do i have to keep the eye drops at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

No: Latanoprost, the generic name for xalatan, must be refrigerated to avoid breakdown of the molecule.  Xalatan, but not generic latanoprost, can be left at room temperature for up to a month.  There has been a lot of issues with generic latanoprost; so this is a drug that you must insist in getting the name-brand.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

No: The watery eyes suggest that your eyes are actually dry.  And eye drops with preservatives can worsen dry eye symptoms.  Xalatan (latanoprost) is also know to cause redness.  If the symptoms began with the use of xalatan, (latanoprost) you should see your ophthalmologist for further evaluation.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Black shadows: If this in in your vision it is unrelated to the drops. The best thing to do is have your eye doctor evaluate this. Does not sound sight threatening, just annoying!

Question 6

is there any significance to the sequence in which i take eye drops for glaucoma? i use cospot, alphagan-p and xalatan (latanoprost). thanks.

Accepted Answer

Any order is fine: Just wait about three minutes between simultaneous drops keeping  eyes gently closed and pressing on the inside corner of the eye to the nose bone.

Question 7

i've been taking dorzolamide and latanoprost for congenital glaucoma for 12 years, will i be on these eye drops the rest of my life?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This question is not able to be answered with the info present. You may be helped by some surgery so the opthalmologist needs to comment. There are always advance or maybe new drugs. I know this is a pain but better than a loss of sight

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

Ideal IOP: Eyedrops to lower the pressure depend upon the target pressure.  If you are visually stable (no changes in vision and field) at a pressure of 19-20, then you are ok.  But if you are losing vision and no more agents are available, you might need laser or operative surgery.  Timolol should be available in india.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Yes: Xalatan (latanoprost) used to recommend refrigeration but it has been reported to be safe at the room temp.

Question 10

can xalatan (latanoprost) eye drop only be used in the evening?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes it can, actually it is a good time to put in the eyes.

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

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Xalatan (latanoprost) question - do i have to keep the eye drops at room temperature?

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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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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?

A member asked:

Is there any significance to the sequence in which i take eye drops for glaucoma? i use cospot, alphagan-p and xalatan (latanoprost). thanks.

A member asked:

I've been taking dorzolamide and latanoprost for congenital glaucoma for 12 years, will i be on these eye drops the rest of my life?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

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