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Latanoprost was the first prostaglandin to be approved as first-line treatment for elevated eye pressure. Three newer prostaglandins are travoprost (Travatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan),and tafluprost (Zioptan). These drugs are used to reduce eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and high ocular pressure. Side effects include itching, redness, and burning during administration. Muscle and joint pain may also occur.
Because some medications â such as over-the-counter cold medicines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), antidepressants, birth control pills and others â can affect your blood pressure, it's a good idea to take a list of medications and supplements you use to your doctor's appointment.