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What is Travatan and why is it prescribed? Travatan is an eyedrop that reduces excessive pressure in the eye (often a result of the condition called open-angle glaucoma). Travatan works by promoting drainage of the fluid that fills the eye. It is usually prescribed when you cannot use other remedies or the other drugs have not been effective. Over a period of months or years, Travatan may permanently darken the color of your iris and eyelid. It also may increase the darkness, length, and thickness of your eyelashes. If you need Travatan in only one eye, this may cause a noticeable difference. How should you take Travatan? Follow your doctors directions for taking Travatan. To apply Travatan, gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pocket then place a drop of the medication in the pouch. Do not place Travatan in the eyes while wearing contact lenses. Remove the lenses before administering Travatan and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them. Handle the Travatan solution carefully. Do not allow the tip of the bottle to come in contact with your eye or any surface. This could contaminate the solution and lead to an infection that seriously damages the eye. If you need to use another eye medication along with Travatan, the drugs should be applied at least 5 minutes apart. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once. Store Travatan at room temperature. Throw away any unused medication after 6 weeks. Are there any Travatan side effects? Travatan side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Travatan side effects may include redness in the eye, decreased visual sharpness, eye discomfort, sensation of a foreign body in the eye, and eye pain or itching. Less common Travatan side effects may include abnormal or blurred vision, accidental injury, angina, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, cataracts, chest pain, common cold, conjunctivitis, cornea inflammation, depression, dry eye, eye disorders, eye hemorrhage, eyelid crusting, eyelid inflammation, digestive disorders, headache, high cholesterol, indigestion, infection, intolerance of light, iris discoloration, low or high blood pressure, pain, prostate disorders, sinus inflammation, slow heartbeat, tearing, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infection. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Travatan? If Travatan is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. No interactions have been reported. Are there any special warnings about Travatan? Infections from contaminated eye products can lead to serious damage or even loss of vision. If you have an eye injury or infection, or if you have eye surgery, ask your doctor if you should continue to use the Travatan container. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any adverse eye reactions while using Travatan, especially conjunctivitis and eyelid reactions. Use Travatan with caution if you have a liver or kidney disorder, inflammation of the iris, or swelling of the macular part of the eye. The safety and effectiveness of Travatan in children has not been established. |
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