Latanoprost Drops Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Macular Edema
  • Punctate Epithelial Keratopathy, A Type Of Damage To The Cornea Of The Eye

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling That Something Is In The Eye
  • An Increased Amount Of Blood In The Lining Of The Eye Called Conjunctival Hyperemia
  • Blurred Vision
  • Excessive Coloration Of The Iris Of The Eye
  • Eye Irritation
  • Eye Itching
  • Red Eyes

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Chest Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Accumulation Of Fluid In The Tissues Of The Eyelid
  • Backache
  • Crusting Of The Eyelid
  • Darkening Of The Skin
  • Deepening Of The Upper Eyelid Sulcus
  • Dry Eye
  • Eye Pain
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Visual Sensitivity To Light

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Small Veins That Carry Blood To Or From The Retina Of The Eye
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Asthma
  • Calcification Of The Cornea In The Eye
  • Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
  • Erosion Of The Cornea Of The Eye
  • Infection Of The Cornea Of The Eye Due To Herpes Simplex
  • Inflammation Of The Inside Of The Eye
  • Macular Swelling And Degeneration Of The Eye
  • The Flu
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Worsening Asthma

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Increased Number Of Eyelashes
  • Combined Inflammation Of Cornea And Conjunctiva Of Eye
  • Discharge From The Eye
  • Dizziness
  • Double Vision
  • Fluid Accumulation Around The Eye
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Pink Eye
  • Throat Irritation
  • Vomiting

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