Latanoprost ophthalmic for Glaucoma, Open Angle User Reviews (Page 2)

• AmnelK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2022

"Doctors should warn people before prescribing this. I think the side effects and incidents of side effects of this and even other drugs are under reported. When people stop a medication due to side effects, doctors should be required to log this with the manufacturer. My case with this drug. Within a few days of use I started to have a runny nose. After a few weeks this worsened such that I felt like I had a head cold all the time. Runny nose, sore throat and cough. Very hard to get any good sleep. In addition, it lightened the iris color in both my eyes. At least they both were lightened equally, however, I used to have very dark brown almost black eyes and now they are medium brown. I stopped using these drops a few days ago. The runny nose is getting a little better but still persists. I am hoping the cold symptoms will eventually go away but now I read that the iris color change can be permanent."

• Jon
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 23, 2019

"I have used latanaprost in combination with simbrinza for over 3 years for an advanced stage open angle glaucoma. These two successfully stablized eye pressure from 25 to about 15-17. After the second year, my doctor used SLT to lower it to 9-10; but after one year pressure has returned to about 15 using these same two meds. My doctor has now switched me off latanaprost to vyzulta but after one month, no change in pressure."

• cgrantg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2021

"I've been using lumigan and dorzolamide for 5 years with no problem, but the dr. wanted less pressure for my right eye so prescribed Rocklatan, which is half latanoprost: only one drop of Rocklatan in one eye per day and only for the past 5 days. Such a TINY amount, but it has had a huge effect! I am a healthy and active 70-year-old -- swim every other day for 30 laps. Today I thought I had Covid (I've been vaccinated). Yesterday and today, I had an episode of a retching dry cough until I had to sit down. Today it was kind of scary -- it was hard to catch my breath because I was coughing so hard. This was after a swim. Latanoprost increases cough sensitivity -- look it up. I rarely have anxiety -- but I've have had a dread kind of anxiety for 3 days. This morning when I woke up and tried to look at the weather report on my tablet in bed, I could not read it -- vision too blurry! I have put FOUR FREAKING DROPS IN ONE EYE-- that is all. This medication is too strong for me."

• Joma
• January 31, 2021

"I took latanoprost and I believe it made my digestive sphincters malfunction. Except for glaucoma, I’ve always been healthy, on no meds and with good annual physicals. I’ve never had heartburn before. I have developed straining with pooping that started shortly after, trouble swallowing that started after four months, then heartburn acid indigestion, the feeling like ulcers are described, and acid reflux—I used Maalox and when I took an antacid, my stomach burned like I had more ulcers, throat burned, saliva burned and my mouth tastes like bile. I think the sphincter leading to my duodenum was also malfunctioning. I am going to the doctor to get an endoscopy to see the extent of the reflux next week."

• CCG
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2022

"Very similar to many of the negative reviews here. This is my second time using it so I knew there could be side effects. A repetition of things I had experienced before, but this time with the addition of a cough so persistent and annoying that I thought I might have Covid. A PCR test came back negative and that confirmed my suspicion. I also noticed that the coughing was really a reaction to the post nasal drip, an almost constant running In the inside of my nose. The tiredness and muscle pain is such that it makes me lose interest in everything, a mental state very close to depression. This was after a few months of using them. I rather go blind, hahaha, there is no point in seeing if your mental state makes you an invalid. I’m still in two minds as to whether giving them another try, I might go back and stop at the first signs, which this time was the post nasal drip. Or I might just not bother, the return of my general well being is rather a relief."

• Lucky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2020

"I have taken latanoprost for over 3 months now my left eyes feel like something in it and it burn and now I cannot stand to watch T.V. because the light hurt my eyes. I am trying to change my eye drop but it good for getting your pressure down but cannot watch T.V. ever again"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2022

Xalatan (latanoprost) "I have been using Xalatan for two months for narrow angle glaucoma. Within 3 weeks I started experiencing throat constriction, flu-like symptoms and feeling very tired. Not doing well at all on this drug. Awful stuff!"

• JPWhi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 24, 2016

"Very effective at first, but I maybe coming off this and going onto something else. It seems my eyes have a mind of their own and outfox the medications and I cycle through different meds to reduce eye pressure. It feels like I have an object in my eye sometimes after putting the drops in. Passes soon enough."

• jerry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2017

"My ophthalmologist started me on this. I just saw him again yesterday and confessed that I have not been putting the drops in every night. He told me that getting glaucoma would be worse. I got a new refill since the latanoprost is not stable."

• Susie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2023

"Used Sandoz brand for years with minor issues. Pharmacy changed to greenstone and I am nauseous 24/7 with extreme fatigue and Major reflux issues. Only taking this brand for three weeks but getting more and more scared."

• QueenZ
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

"Well today would of been my third day using the drops but I slept all day will skip. Dose until tomorrow. I read all the information inside out the box I did all the internet searches - googled binged, duckduckgo u name it. I read that the medication must be kept refrigerated until I open it that means when I buy it from my local walgreens CVS target or rite aid or the victorian pharmacist it better be cold. Please understand that I read what it meant which means I don't want to hear oh no it's ok it can be 6 weeks to months. No to me it means JUST LIKE THE VACCINE YOU MUST KEEP IT COLD OR ELSE CHANGE THE LITERATURE"

• Bcano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2021

Xalatan (latanoprost) "This is better than LUMIGAN. LUMIGAN gave me flu like joint symptoms. Have stinging pain but tolerable. At least Xalatan doesn’t have flu like pains. Though by 5:30pm each day, my eyes and eye areas are super burning. Had to use aloe Vera sunburnt creams and cucumber (it was either that or a packet of frozen peas on my face) FYI laser didn’t change my pressure turns out it only works 80 per cent of people. Re xalatan, I’m not sure I can tolerate this extreme sunburnt for that long"

• Lucky...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 4, 2021

"I was diagnosed with Glaucoma last month and was prescribed Latanoprost. To tell you the truth I think they are great. I take them as prescribed, I have noticed however that I get really drowsy and nod off. When I wake up I think I have been out for a few minutes, but my wife tells me I've been out for 45 minutes to an hour. Apart from that as I said, they are great, easy to take."

• David
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2022

"I Was diagnosed with a retinal occlusion, which is a swollen vein in my retina due to pressure. If not cared for I could go blind. The doctor prescribed Latanaprost drops. Very early, only been taking them for 2 weeks. But I have been nervous and anxious with shakes. I also feel pressure pain in my eyes. Will return to the doctor in two weeks for a follow up. I do not care for the anxiety and nervous feelings all day. I am curious to see if the drops helped with my eye pressure."

• very...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2022

"I had ocular hypertension six months ago, 16 left eye and 18 right eye. I used it for two weeks as a trial and both went down to 14. Have used it six months now. My eyes stay very dry and red and irritated, and feels like something is in my right eye all the time. I've gotten super sensitive to sunlight and tv light. Went to dr. yesterday, now pressure is 18 and 21. It has increased my eye pressure plus my eyes often have white globs of gunk when I wake up. The doctor ignored any and all of my concerns with this xelpros,( latanoprost) now wants me to have laser surgery. I'm trying to find another doctor for a second opinion. The last three months of meds are made overseas. I am extremely frustrated with both the doctor who explains nothing, just throws pamphlets in my lap when I ask something. Unfortunately, due to Covid, appointments are made months in advance, and I am concerned about waiting several months to see another doctor. She refuses to offer anything else."

• Dom
• June 26, 2023

"My eye pressures had been gradually rising in my senior years and reached 21-21 by age 70. My eye doctor decided to put me on latanoprost and the results after 30 straight nights of taking drops were amazing. My pressures dropped to 13-12 with no side effects whatsoever. I'll have no problem taking these drops for the rest of my life to avoid potential optic nerve damage."

• Morrow
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2023

"In the 3 months taking Latanoprost I had 2 episodes of sleep paralysis. Most people will not experience this horror in their lifetime. You cannot wake up from sleep and fully aware that you can't. Has anyone else had this? Thankfully it doesn't last more than a minute or two but it's a horrible feeling. Plus two very terrible nightmares. Feeling better having stopped the drug. Will look into laser treatment."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2024

"Initially my doctor had me use drops every other day, but the pressure did not go down enough. So I told to put drops in every night about an hour before bedtime. That is when things got worse. 1-Chronic nightly insomnia, jolting awake with a pounding heart every few hours when I was able to sleep. 2-Red eye irritation so much I had to use drops to relieve the irritation. I am not on any other meds. 3-Latanoprost is considered a generic. I had to stop drops a couple of days just to get a full night’s sleep. 4-My doctor is planning to go back to Zioptan which is not generic or another eye med instead. Be careful with this medication. Tell your doctor right away if there is a problem."

• Anonymous
• July 24, 2009

Xalatan (latanoprost) "I seem to be having a lot of irritation and eyes are watering constantly, also very blood shot. Hope this all passes."

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2011

Xalatan (latanoprost) "So far, so good. It has decreased the pressure. No negative issues, I actually like the way it feels on the eyes."

• Mary
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

"Is anyone getting nausea? I just started two weeks ago and I'm getting nauseated so much and stomach acid"

• Tiggi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2016

Xalatan (latanoprost) "Very quick response to lowering eye pressure from 30 to 21 in 3 weeks. No side effects at all."

• MIMI
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 17, 2019

"My only concern is the container for the drops. It dribbles and wastes the med. There are other containers that work better. You squeeze and get a drop without a delayed dribble"

• oksana
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

Xalatan (latanoprost) "gives me a very red eye as well tried latanoprost this one makes my eye very dry , I never had any issues with dry eye before while using any other eye drops."

• Herb
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2018

"I been using Latanoprost for about 18 months now and I am perfectly fine with the medication, no side effects. I will be taking Latanoprost for the rest of my life."