{"id":54061,"date":"2022-10-07T11:37:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T15:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=54061"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:14:12","slug":"zioptan-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/zioptan-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Zioptan alternatives: What can I take instead of Zioptan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Compare Zioptan alternatives<\/a>\u00a0| <\/span>Xalatan<\/span><\/a> | Xelpros<\/a> | Timoptic in Ocudose <\/a><\/span>| Cosopt PF<\/a><\/span> | Travatan Z<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Zioptan<\/span> (<\/span>tafluprost<\/span>) is the <\/span>brand name<\/span> of an <\/span>eye drop<\/span> that is used to lower <\/span>eye pressure<\/span> in people with <\/span>open-angle <\/span>glaucoma<\/span><\/a> (the most common form of <\/span>glaucoma<\/span>) or <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span>. These <\/span>eye drops<\/span> belong to a group of medications called <\/span>prostaglandin analogs<\/span><\/a> and work to reduce elevated <\/span>intraocular pressure<\/span> (IOP), which is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Increased fluid pressure in conditions like <\/span>glaucoma<\/span> and <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span> can cause damage to the eye and lead to reduced vision. <\/span>Zioptan<\/span> is used in each affected eye once daily in the evening. <\/span>Zioptan<\/span> comes as <\/span>preservative<\/span>-free, single-use containers that can cause less inflammation of the eyes and be beneficial for those who experience <\/span>dry eyes<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While an effective treatment for some people, <\/span>Zioptan<\/span> may not be the best and safest <\/span>ophthalmic solution<\/span> for all people with either <\/span>glaucoma<\/span> or <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span>. Some people with elevated <\/span>eye pressure<\/span> may require more than one medication and prefer the convenience of a combination <\/span>eye drop<\/span> with two medications. Additionally, some people may want to avoid the <\/span>side effects<\/span> of <\/span>Zioptan<\/span> such as increased pigmentation\/darkening of the iris (a change in eye color) and eyelash changes including increased length and thickness. However, one of the biggest advantages of some alternatives is that they are available as generic <\/span>eye drops<\/span> that can be more affordable for people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What can I take in place of <\/span>Zioptan<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Compare Zioptan alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zioptan<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>tafluprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n

–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nZioptan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alphagan<\/span>-P <\/span>(<\/span>brimonidine<\/span> tartrate)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes three times daily<\/span><\/td>\nAlphagan<\/span>-P coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Azopt<\/span> (<\/span>brinzolamide<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes three times daily<\/span><\/td>\nAzopt <\/span>coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cosopt<\/span> PF <\/span>(<\/span>dorzolamide<\/span> and <\/span>timolol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes twice daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCosopt<\/span> PF coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lumigan<\/span> (<\/span>bimatoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nLumigan<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rhopressa<\/span><\/p>\n

(netarsudil)<\/span><\/td>\n

–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nRhopressa<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Timoptic<\/span> in Ocudose <\/span>(<\/span>timolol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes twice daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTimoptic<\/span> Ocudose coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travatan Z<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>travoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n

–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nTravatan Z<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trusopt<\/span> (<\/span>dorzolamide<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes three times daily<\/span><\/td>\nTrusopt<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xalatan<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>latanoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n

–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nXalatan<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xelpros <\/span>(<\/span>latanoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span>Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span>Ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n

Place 1 drop into affected eyes Once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nXelpros coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to <\/span>Zioptan<\/span><\/h3>\n

For people seeking other alternative <\/span>IOP-lowering<\/span> pharmaceuticals<\/span>, there are a variety of <\/span>brand name<\/span> eye drops<\/span>, generic <\/span>eye drops<\/span>, and oral medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ophthalmic Alpha Adrenergic Receptor <\/span>Agonists<\/span><\/p>\n

There are other <\/span>FDA<\/span>-approved options available to treat <\/span>glaucoma<\/span> and <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span> that do not improve with <\/span>Zioptan<\/span>. There are a few other <\/span>preservative<\/span>-free options including <\/span>brand names<\/span> Cosopt<\/span> PF<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>dorzolamide<\/span> and <\/span>timolol<\/span>) and <\/span>Timoptic<\/span> in Ocudose<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>timolol<\/span>). <\/span>Eye drops<\/span> that contain <\/span>preservatives<\/span> may cause irritation, redness and overall discomfort. Additionally, there are a variety of single medication <\/span>eye drops<\/span>, combination <\/span>eye drops<\/span>, and oral medications. While many <\/span>glaucoma medications<\/span> have <\/span>common side effects<\/span>, some alternatives have unique adverse effects that should be considered before switching from <\/span>Zioptan<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n