Compare Xalatan vs Lumigan

Compare Xalatan

vs Lumigan

Compare Xalatan to Lumigan. To make a decision about Xalatan vs Lumigan, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Xalatan or Lumigan

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Uses of Xalatan

Xalatan is also known by the generic name Latanoprost

USES:
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Uses of Lumigan

Lumigan is also known by the generic name Bimatoprost USES: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Xalatan and Lumigan Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Xalatan and Lumigan. Critical Seriousness - Excessive Coloration of the Iris of the Eye - Iris Hyperpigmentation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Xalatan and Lumigan. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Xalatan and Lumigan.

Xalatan Has 25 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lumigan

Critical Seriousness - Backache - Back Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - A Blood Clot within the Blood Vessels of the Eye - Retinal Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Dotted Lesions or Damage on Cornea of Eye - Punctate Epithelial Keratopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Macular Edema - Macular Retinal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Inside of the Eye - Endophthalmitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Macular Swelling and Degeneration of the Eye - Cystoid Macular Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Discharge from the Eye - Ocular Discharge is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling of a Foreign Body in the Eye - Foreign Body Sensation of Eye is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Detachment of the Retina of the Eye - Retinal Detachment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Erosion of the Cornea of the Eye - Corneal Erosion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Number of Eyelashes - Hypertrichosis of Eyelid is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Accumulation of Fluid in the Tissues of the Eyelid - Eyelid Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

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Lumigan Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Xalatan

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Eyelid - Blepharitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Eyelid - Eyelid Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Iris - the Colored Part of the Eyeball - Iritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Accumulation in Lining of Eye with Swelling - Chemosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Raised Spots on the Cornea of the Eye - Punctate Keratitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Eye - Ocular Inflammation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

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Xalatan and Lumigan Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Increased Amount of Blood in the Lining of the Eye - Conjunctival Hyperemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Xalatan and Lumigan.

Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Xalatan and Lumigan.

Eye Irritation - Ocular Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Xalatan and Lumigan.

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Xalatan Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Lumigan

Excessive Coloration of the Iris of the Eye - Iris Hyperpigmentation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Dotted Lesions or Damage on Cornea of Eye - Punctate Epithelial Keratopathy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Macular Edema - Macular Retinal Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

Feeling of a Foreign Body in the Eye - Foreign Body Sensation of Eye is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xalatan but not Lumigan.

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Lumigan Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Lumigan

Excessive Hairiness - Hirsutism is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lumigan but not Xalatan.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lumigan but not Xalatan.

Darkening of Eyelids - Hyperpigmentation of Eyelid is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lumigan but not Xalatan.

Increased Number of Eyelashes - Hypertrichosis of Eyelid is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lumigan but not Xalatan.

Dry Eye is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lumigan but not Xalatan.

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Xalatan and Lumigan Treat 8 Conditions in Common

Wide-Angle Glaucoma - Open Angle Glaucoma is treated by both Xalatan and Lumigan. Increased Pressure in the Eye - Ocular Hypertension is treated by both Xalatan and Lumigan.

Xalatan has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Xalatan.

Xalatan Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Iritis - Inflammation of the Iris - the Colored Part of the Eyeball is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Maculopathy - Disease of the Macula of the Eye is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Ocular Inflammation - Inflammation of the Eye is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Uveitis - Inflammation of the Uvea of the Eye is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Contraindication Warnings

Aphakia - Absent Eye Lens is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Conjunctivitis - Pink Eye is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Cystoid Macular Edema - Macular Swelling and Degeneration of the Eye is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Macular Retinal Edema - Macular Edema is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Pseudophakia - Presence of Artificial Eye Lens is a contraindication of Xalatan.

Lumigan has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lumigan.

Lumigan Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Aphakia - Absent Eye Lens is a contraindication of Lumigan.

Cystoid Macular Edema - Macular Swelling and Degeneration of the Eye is a contraindication of Lumigan.

Iritis - Inflammation of the Iris - the Colored Part of the Eyeball is a contraindication of Lumigan.

Uveitis - Inflammation of the Uvea of the Eye is a contraindication of Lumigan.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lumigan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lumigan.

Xalatan - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Lumigan - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.