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How come xalatan (latanoprost) , the antiglaucoma drug advised to be used in the evening?
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Glaucoma treated: Some patients get irritation with this eye drop and redness of the eye. Moreover the pressure rises to its highest levels during the REM Cycle of sleep. Taking the long acting Prostaglandin eye drops the effect of the medicine is targeted for the time of highest pressure in the eyes. Hence taking it at night if your sleep habits are "normal"
Answered 2/4/2020
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