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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.
Different blood pressure medications have different side effects. Calcium channel blockers are used to lower blood pressure, and the biggest side effect is having some edema or swelling. There are medications that may affect the kidneys. There are medications that slow the heart rate down and may make you a little bit tired or fatigued. However, without medication, the biggest side effect of hypertension is a stroke. Other negative effects of high blood pressure include heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure.