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My eye doctor won't refrigerate my xalatan (latanoprost) eyedrops even though it says to on the bottle. is that safe to do?
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Yes: Xalatan (latanoprost) used to recommend refrigeration but it has been reported to be safe at the room temp.
Answered 8/8/2018
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REFERIGERATE TILL OP: You only have to referigerate till you open the bottle.Once open it can be kept at room temperature.
Answered 3/5/2013
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