What is Bimatoprost ophthalmic?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Lumigan Careprost
Bimatoprost is an eye solution that may be used in management of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension by reducing pressure in the eye. It may also be used to help eyelashes grow.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma | 18 | 7 | |
| Intraocular pressure | 2 | 0 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | 0 | |
| Cloudy vision | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bimatoprost ophthalmic
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in eyes | 1 | |
| Change in eye color | 1 | |
| Eye irritation | 1 | |
| Eyes red | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Bimatoprost ophthalmic
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | |
| Expense | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Bimatoprost ophthalmic
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Bimatoprost ophthalmic after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost ophthalmic (Xalatan) | 2 |
Patients stopped taking Bimatoprost ophthalmic and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost ophthalmic (Xalatan) | 1 |
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