Warnings / Side Effects
Like all medicines, this Travatan can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You can usually carry on using the drops, unless the side effects are serious. If you’re worried, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking TRAVATAN without speaking to your doctor. The following side effects have been seen with TRAVATAN Very common side effects: may affect more than 1 in 10 people Effects in the eye: eye redness. Common side effects: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
Effects in the eye: changes in the colour of the iris (coloured part of the eye), eye pain, eye discomfort, dry eye, itchy eye, eye irritation. Uncommon side effects: may affect up to 1 in 100 people Effects in the eye: corneal disorder, eye inflammation, iris inflammation, inflammation inside the eye, eye surface inflammation with/out surface damage, sensitivity to light, eye discharge, eyelid inflammation, eyelid redness, swelling around the eye, eyelid itching, blurred vision, increased tear production, infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis), abnormal turning outward of the lower eyelid, clouding of the eye, eyelid crusting, growth of eyelashes General side effects: increased allergic symptoms, headache, irregular heart beat, cough, stuffy nose, throat irritation, darkening of skin around the eye (s), skin darkening, abnormal hair texture, excessive hair growth. Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people Effects in the eye: perception of flashing lights, eczema of the eyelids, abnormally positioned eyelashes that grow back toward the eye, eye swelling, reduced vision, halo vision, decreased eye sensation, inflammation of the glands of the eyelids, pigmentation inside the eye, increase in pupil size, eyelash thickening, change in eyelash colour, tired eyes. General side effects: eye viral infection, dizziness, bad taste, irregular or decreased heart rate, increased or decreased blood pressure, shortness of breath, asthma, nasal allergy or inflammation, nasal dryness, voice changes, gastrointestinal discomfort or ulcer, constipation, dry mouth, redness or itching of the skin, rash, hair colour change, loss of eyelashes, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, generalised weakness. Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data Effects in the eye: inflammation of the back of the eye, eyes appear more inset. General side effects: depression, anxiety, insomnia, sensation of false movement, ringing in ears, chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, increased heart beat, worsening of asthma, diarrhea, nose bleeds, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, itching, abnormal hair growth, painful or involuntary urination, increase in prostate cancer marker. In children and adolescents, the most common side effects seen with TRAVATAN are eye redness and growth of eyelashes. Both side effects were observed with a higher incidence in children and adolescents compared to adults.
Ingredients
TRAVATAN 40 micrograms/mL eye drops, solution
Travoprost |
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