{"id":55749,"date":"2022-12-20T23:27:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T04:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=55749"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:19:31","slug":"latanoprost-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/latanoprost-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Latanoprost alternatives: What can I take instead of latanoprost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Latanoprost<\/span><\/a> is the generic name 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>. <\/span>Latanoprost<\/span> is also available as <\/span>brand name<\/span> medications, <\/span>Xalatan<\/span> solution and Xelpros emulsion. This <\/span>eye drop<\/span> belongs to a group of medications called <\/span>prostaglandin analogs<\/span><\/a> and works to reduce elevated <\/span>intraocular pressure<\/span> (<\/span>IOP<\/span>), which is the fluid pressure inside the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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>Prostaglandin analogs<\/span> are often the preferred initial treatment for <\/span>open-angle glaucoma<\/span>. <\/span>Latanoprost<\/span> is used in each affected eye once daily in the evening.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

While an effective treatment for some people, <\/span>latanoprost<\/span> may not be the best and safest <\/span>eye drop<\/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>latanoprost<\/span> such as increased pigmentation\/darkening of the iris (a change in eye color) and <\/span>eyelash<\/span> changes including increased length and thickness. People may also need to avoid <\/span>preservatives<\/span> found in <\/span>eye drops<\/span>, including generic <\/span>latanoprost<\/span> that contains the <\/span>preservative<\/span> benzalkonium chloride (BAK). Some alternatives are available 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

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

There are other <\/span>FDA-approved<\/span> options available to treat <\/span>glaucoma<\/span> and <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span> that do not improve with <\/span>latanoprost<\/span>. There are a variety of single medication <\/span>eye drops<\/span>, combination <\/span>eye drops<\/span> with two medications, and oral medications. Like <\/span>latanoprost<\/span> ophthalmic solution<\/span>, some alternatives have a convenient dosing schedule of once daily, while others may be dosed two to three times daily. 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>latanoprost<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Compare latanoprost 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
Latanoprost<\/span><\/td>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nLatanoprost<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alphagan<\/span>-P <\/span>(<\/span>brimonidine<\/span> tartrate)<\/span><\/td>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, o<\/span>cular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes three times daily<\/span><\/td>\nAlphagan<\/span>-P coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Betoptic-S <\/span>(betaxolol hydrochloride)<\/span><\/td>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 to 2 drops into affected eyes twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nBetoptic-S coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lumigan<\/span> (<\/span>bimatoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 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

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

Open-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nRhopressa<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rocklatan <\/span>(<\/span>netarsudil<\/span>\/<\/span>latanoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nRocklatan coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Timoptic<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>timolol<\/span> maleate)<\/span><\/td>\n

Open-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes twice daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTimoptic<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travatan Z<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Open-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 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>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes three times daily<\/span><\/td>\nTrusopt coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xelpros <\/span>(<\/span>latanoprost<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nXelpros coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zioptan<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Open-angle glaucoma<\/span>, <\/span>ocular hypertension<\/span><\/td>\nPlace 1 drop into affected eyes once daily in the evening<\/span><\/td>\nZioptan<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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

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