XALATAN

Who is Xalatan for ?

Xalatan is a topical eye medication used to reduce pressure inside the eye. Xalatan is used to treat eye conditions, including glaucoma and ocular hypertension, in which increased pressure can lead to a gradual loss of vision. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Xalatan relieves pressure in the eye by opening up channels that allow the fluid inside the eye to drain.

When should I be careful taking Xalatan ?

Before using Xalatan,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Xalatan or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Xalatan, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Xalatan.

Xalatan Side Effects

Although side effects from Xalatan are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• stinging, burning, itching, watering, or swelling of the eye
• redness of the eyelids
• irritation
• dry eyes

Xalatan may increase the brown pigmentation in your iris, changing your eye color to brown. The pigmentation changes may be more noticeable in patients who already have some brown eye coloring. This change usually occurs slowly. Call your doctor if you notice this change.