For people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, travoprost can be used to reduce eye pressure. This eMedTV page describes in detail the effects of the medication, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information.
Eye redness, itching, and discomfort are some of the most common side effects of travoprost. This eMedTV resource lists other commonly reported travoprost side effects and explains which side effects should be reported to a doctor right away.
Travoprost uses are concerned with treating high eye pressure and open-angle glaucoma. This part of the eMedTV archives explains how this drug works to decrease eye pressure and explores possible off-label uses for travoprost and its use in children.
The recommended travoprost dosage is one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily. This article from the eMedTV Web site covers travoprost dosing in more detail and includes important information on when and how to use the prescription eyedrop.
Other eyedrops can cause potentially dangerous drug interactions with travoprost. As this eMedTV segment explains, to prevent any interaction, you must wait at least five minutes after taking your travoprost dose before using any other eyedrops.
Travoprost may cause temporary darkening of the eyelids. This eMedTV article provides a list of other precautions and warnings with travoprost, including other side effects that may occur and information on who should not use this medication.
