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Q: Where can I find insulated container to keep eye drops (Xalatan) cool while traveling?
I am going on a fly-land-cruise trip to Alaska and I need to put these drops in my eyes every 24 hrs. I would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance.
A: Walgreens and walmart has these little insulated handy bags that would be great for storing your eye drops. Check out some dollar stores to, they all have out summer supplies. I saw these bags at a dollar store dollar tree, tell the clerk the bag is insulated and the size of the little fruit snacks in a cup size you know which kind i'm talking about. It would only hold like one cup
Q: What are some bizarre side effects of the eyedrop medicine, Xalatan?
Does it really slowly drain the potassium out of your body system and does it really make your eyelashes a bit darker and longer?And also please list the other side effects associated with this eyedrop.And yes I do have glaucoma.
A: Xalatan (latanoprost) reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. It is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Latanoprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not notice them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
Other Side Effects of Latanoprost Ophthalmic
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using latanoprost ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
redness, swelling, itching, or pain in or around your eye, oozing or discharge from your eye, increased sensitivity to light, vision changes or chest pain.
Less serious side effects may include:
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, headache, dizziness, mild eye discomfort, blurred vision, feeling like something is in your eye, dry or watery eyes or stinging or burning of the eyes after using the drops.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
There is no note of gradual draining of potassium from the body, keeping in mind that potassium levels stiff all the time depending on your intake as well.
Q: Has anyone had adverse effects from Xalatan, the prescription drops for glaucoma?
A: Side effects may include: Bloodshot eyes, blurred vision, burning, foreign body sensation, increased pigmentation of the iris, inflammatory disease of the cornea, itching, stinging, upper respiratory infection.
If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Be especially quick to report pinkeye or any effects on the eyelids. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue using Xalatan.
Q: Is there a cheap way to get Xalatan (prescription eye drops) without having to see a doctor in person?
A: The cheapest way is to see the doctor and see if he has samples.
Q: Xalatan stored at room temperature?
Does anyone know what is going to happen if Xalatan is not stored in the fridge but room temperature? Will it become totally not useless, or just be slightly less effective and still working?
A: Xalatan does not degrade in effectiveness if not kept in the fridge. I store samples in my office for up to 3 months, UNOPENED. (room temp 72)
Once exposed to air, there is a preservative in the bottle to help stabilize the medicine. but refrigeration helps keep it fresh and decreases any sting.
Try to keep it in the fridge; if you are traveling use a cooler; if you are unable to keep it cool, then it should still be OK as long as it is not left in a hot car.
Q: Xalatan usage in young adults?
I have been getting conflicting stories as to if I should be placed on eye drops. I have high pressure and thin corneal wall. I am 31 years old. Is this too young to be put on Xalatan? Should I get a second opinion?
A: If you are getting conflicting stories, I assume you already have a second opinion. Or are the conflicting stories from friends and relations as opposed to health professionals? The only stories to pay attention to are those from the professionals.
The need for Xalatan use is not based on age. The need for it would be based on a diagnosis of glaucoma. High pressure and thin corneas alone are not a diagnosis of glaucoma. Glaucoma diagnosis would require evidence of optic nerve damage, such as optic nerve appearance, field loss or nerve fiber layer loss found in imaging such as OCT or HRT.
You may be "glaucoma suspect", which means you have significant risk factors for glaucoma (high IOP, thin cornea) but do not yet have the disease. You need to have regular checks, so that if you do develop glaucoma, it is found early. About 75% of glaucoma suspects never develop glaucoma.
Q: why is xalatan , the antiglaucoma drug advised to be used in the evening?
xalatan is an anti glaucoma drug
A: Xalatan is a tradename for latanoprost - a prostaglandin analogue that increases the drainage of fluid from the eye, hence reducing intraocular pressure.
Q: Will my doctor prescribe me Xalatan eyedrops for longer & thicker eyelashes? I don't have glaucoma?
A: where are you? and let me know if your doctor says yes
Q: xalatan eye drops for treating glaucoma?
im using this medication and was wondering about the eye color side effects...my eyes are hazel and my doctor explained that my eyes would turn brown with long term use. but im noticing its turning GREENER intead of brown? is this normal?
A: XALATAN
Generic Name: LATANOPROST (la-TA-noe-prost)
This medicine is a prostaglandin used to treat glaucoma
CAUTIONS:
Green/blue or blue/gray eyes may turn brown from the use of this medicine. This change usually appears during the first 18 months of therapy. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE a darkening of your eyelid in the treated eye. There may also be eyelash changes such as increased length, color, thickness, or number. All of these effects may be permanent. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE within 5 minutes of any other eye medicines. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. This medicine may cause blurred vision. Make sure your vision is clear before driving or performing any task that requires good vision. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include blurred vision, eye irritation, eye redness, or a change in eye color. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience a change in vision, unexplained muscle or joint pain, or skin itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
so yes this is normal...they will gradually turn brown over time but you should always talk with your doctor or local pharmacist about your concern. Your prescription can always be changed. :)
Q: Xalatan for glaucoma suspect/?
Has anyone been put on Xalatan for simply being a glaucoma suspect?
A: Not that I've ever come across.
Put someone on a life-time of medication for a ... suspicion?
It's either got to be more than a suspicion or it's premature.
Especially as over the last 10-15 years it's become much more apparent how variable intraocular pressures can be in normal people.
Repeat periodic examinations of the pressures, visual fields and the optic nerve head would be the more usual response to "suspicion".
As far as I'm aware.
Optometrist, retired.
Q: Has anyone ever used glaucoma med (travatan, Xalatan, Lumigan) for eyelash growth?
The popular beauty products Revitalash and Jan Marini Intervention Eyelash both use this med as their "magic" ingredient in their high-priced lash growing formula.
A: Yes.
It is well known in the medical world that eye medications that contain prostaglandin F2-alpha analogs (latanoprost, bimatoprost, travoprost), which are normally used to treat open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, have the side effect of producing significant increases in eyelash length and density. It is suspected that the ingredients in the products you mentioned fall into this category of medications. Here at Bauman Medical Group, where I perform eyelash transplant procedures, I also prescribe these medications for patients who want a less-invasive approach. Even though these medications are readily available, I always suggest that you have a physician monitor the results and monitor for side-effects.
Sincerely,
Alan J. Bauman, M.D.
Medical Director
Bauman Medical Group -- Boca Raton, FL USA
http://www.baumanmedical.com
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Q: can xalatan and the pill be taken together?
A: I did a search on this and couldn't find anything, but I wouldn't recommend taking them together til checking with your doctor and pharmacist as well to see what they say.
Q: Eye drops xalatan, drug help?
Have no drug insurance, need assistance on xalatan
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Q: my eye doctor won't refrigerate my xalatan eyedrops even though it says to on the bottle.what should i do?
does it matter or not?
A: the manufacturerrecommends refrigeration for long-term storage but can be left out of the refrigerator during use (which would not exceed 4 weeks for eyedrops anyway)
I would not purchase if left out of the refrigerator (stabilty or sterility concerns) Could you obtain from a pharmacy rather than your doctor?
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Q: Does anyone have information on new Glaucoma treatments ?
I have very advanced Glaucoma. I am taking all the standard drugs. Cosoptic, Xalatan and a mutti-vitamin that concentrates on the eyes.
If anyone knows of treatments cutting edge or alternate I would really appreciate knowing.
A: Does Anyone Have Information On New Glaucoma Treatments?
The latest advance in glaucoma treatment is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT).
Trabecular meshwork
The trabecular meshwork is an area of tissue located around the base of the cornea, near the ciliary body, and is responsible for draining the aqueous humor from the eye via the anterior chamber (the chamber on the front of the eye covered by the cornea). The tissue is spongy and lined by trabeculocytes, it allows fluid to drain into a set of tubes called Schlemm's canal flowing into the blood system.
SLT lowers intraocular pressure by using short pulses of low energy laser light to target specific melanin containing cells in the trabecular meshwork, which stimulates an increase in fluid outflow. SLT retains the therapeutic benefit of a standard laser treatment in reducing intraocular pressure, without the thermal damage to the delicate trabecular meshwork structure.
I will elaborate on the above points:
SLT selectively targets pigmented cells, increasing fluid outflow
SLT reduces intra-ocular pressure without destroying or scarring healthy cells
SLT can be used to effectively treat some patients who could not benefit from ALT (argon laser trabeculoplasty)
SLT can be repeated if intra-ocular pressure goes back up
SLT can be used to re-treat patients whose previous ALT (argon laser trabeculoplasty) treatment has worn off.
SLT works by removing pigment from the drainage tissue of the eye, leaving a normal looking trabecular meshwork.
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