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Latisse (Bimatoprost Ophthalmic) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following information is based on clinical trial results from a multicenter, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled, parallel study including 278 adult patients for four months of treatment.

The most frequently reported adverse events were eye pruritis, conjunctival hyperemia, skin hyperpigmentation, ocular irritation, dry eye symptoms, and erythema of the eyelid. These events occurred in less than 4% of patients.

Adverse reactions reported with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution (LUMIGAN ®) for the reduction of intraocular pressure include, ocular dryness, visual disturbance, ocular burning, foreign body sensation, eye pain, blepharitis, cataract, superficial punctuate keratitis, eye discharge, tearing, photophobia, allergic conjunctivitis, asthenopia, increases in iris pigmentation, conjunctival edema, abnormal hair growth, iritis, infections (primarily colds and upper respiratory tract infections), headaches, and asthenia.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED LATISSE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Latisse. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Latisse side effects / adverse reactions in 66 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-03

Patient: 66 year old female weighing 65.8 kg (144.7 pounds)

Reactions: Blepharitis, Eyelids Pruritus

Suspect drug(s):
Latisse
    Dosage: 1 drop
    Indication: Blepharitis
    Start date: 2009-01-15
    End date: 2011-10-20

Latisse
    Dosage: 1 drop
    Indication: Eyelids Pruritus
    Start date: 2009-01-15
    End date: 2011-10-20



Possible Latisse side effects / adverse reactions in 46 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-01

Patient: 46 year old female weighing 54.4 kg (119.7 pounds)

Reactions: Skin Discolouration

Suspect drug(s):
Latisse



Possible Latisse side effects / adverse reactions in 19 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-16

Patient: 19 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Suspect drug(s):
Latisse



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2009-01-27

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