What is Travoprost?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Travatan Z Travatan
Travoprost is a prostanoid agonist used to treat eye conditions, such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension, in which increased pressure can cause a gradual loss of vision. It comes as an eyedrop to apply to the eye.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma | 19 | 11 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 2 | 0 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 5 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Travoprost
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in eyes | 2 | |
| Dry eyes | 1 | |
| Eyes red | 1 | |
| Itchy eyes | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Travoprost
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 6 | |
| Expense | 3 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Travoprost
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Travoprost and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartrate (Simbrinza) | 1 | |
| Timolol (Betimol) | 1 |
Last updated: