Can Lumigan and Alphagan be used together?

Can Lumigan and Alphagan be used together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Alphagan and Lumigan. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

How do you administer Alphagan P?

How should I use Alphagan P?

1. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket.
2. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting.
3. Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.

What does the P in Alphagan P stand for?

The main difference between Alphagan P 1.5 and Alphagan is the preservative; Alphagan P 1.5 contains ‘purite’ (hence the ‘P’) whereas Alphagan contains benzalkonium chloride. Your doctor may have prescribed Alphagan P 1.5 eye drops for another reason.

How does Lumigan lower eye pressure?

Lumigan (bimatoprost) is a prostaglandin eye drop that helps fluid drain from inside the eye. When there is less fluid inside the eye, the eye pressure goes down.

Is alphagan the same as Alphagan P?

Alphagan-P, as we now know, ultimately replaced Allergan’s previous product, Alphagan (0.2% brimonidine tartrate). One of the unique differences between the older Alphagan and the newer Alphagan-P was the elimination of its preservative, benzalkonium chloride. Instead, Alphagan-P was preserved with Purite.

What is Alphagan P eye drops for?

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness.

Can alphagan cause insomnia?

drowsiness, tiredness, sleep problems (insomnia), or. unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

What is Alphagan eye drops used for?

Why does Lumigan have to be taken at night?

These are common side effects of prostaglandins (Xalatan, Travatan, Lumigan) which are used to control eye pressure. To avoid these effects, take the medicine shortly before you go to bed and use a damp tissue to remove the eye drop residue that can form on your eyes after you use drops.