| What is Travatan?
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Travatan is an eyedrop that reduces excessive pressure in the eye. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Travatan?
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Travatan side effects may include redness in the eye, decreased visual sharpness, eye discomfort, sensation of a foreign body in the eye,
and eye pain or itching.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Travatan side effects may include abnormal or blurred vision, accidental injury, angina (crushing chest pain), anxiety, arthritis, back pain, bronchitis, cataracts, chest pain, common cold, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), cornea inflammation, depression, dry eye, eye disorders, eye hemorrhage, eyelid crusting, eyelid inflammation, digestive disorders, headache, high cholesterol, indigestion, infection, intolerance of light, iris discoloration, low or high blood pressure, pain, prostate disorders, sinus inflammation, slow heartbeat, tearing, urinary incontinence,
and urinary tract infection. |
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| How is Travatan taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Travatan provided by your doctor. To apply Travatan, gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pocket then place a drop of the medication in the pouch. Do not place Travatan in the eyes while wearing contact lenses. Remove the lenses before administering Travatan and wait 15 minutes before
reinserting them. Handle the Travatan solution carefully. Do not allow the tip of the bottle to come in contact with your eye or any surface. This could contaminate the solution and lead to an infection that seriously damages the eye. If you need to use another eye medication along with Travatan, the drugs should be applied at least 5 minutes apart.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Travatan with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Travatan. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
No interactions have been reported. |
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| How should I store Travatan?
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Store Travatan at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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