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(also known as Latanoprost)
Latanoprost is used to treat certain kinds of glaucoma. It is also used to treat a condition called hypertension of the eye. Latanoprost appears to work by increasing the outflow of fluid from the eye. This lowers the pressure in the eye.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Glaucoma | 43 |
86% |
| Blindness & Visual Impa... | 12 |
75% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 84% (56
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Xalatan Reviews
Working / Worked
hated eye drops, very expensive
Working / Worked
so far so good
Working / Worked
Works so far
Somewhat Helpful
6 months after treatment no furthur vision loss at this point.went thru 5 laser treatments prior with no real succes.
Somewhat Helpful
hm
Too Soon To Tell
concerned about long term use in a child
Too Soon To Tell
Terrible side effects - fatigue, dizzy, muscle aches, difficulty driving, eyelids felt swollen and gritty, dry eyes, etc.
Too Soon To Tell
damage is still on-going, vision continues to deteriorate i am looking for help.
Not Working
Extemely allergic to this.
Not Working
it did work for three years but now has stopped working . My pressure has gone up. The only side effect I noticed is discoloration of the eye and the skin around the eye, But it did give me beautiful eyelashes --long and dark .
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xalatan and children
There are natural cures that are safe and effective. Cures means no more glaucoma instead of just "treating" it for life. [More] -
xalatan and children
QueenieEJC, thanks for your reply. yes, he is seeing a glaucoma specialist. A pediatric doc that is out of state and a local MD with few children in ... [More] -
xalatan and children
Is your son being treated by a glaucoma specialist? I find mine is the best source of information. [More] -
xalatan and children
Some additional info from J's Dad. I read my question this morning and realized it was a bit criptic by not including details. I have a 10 y/o son ... [More] -
xalatan and children
Any information on the use of xalatan for children is wanted. This can be personal accounts or simply info on where to find info. thanks for your help [More]
