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TRAVATAN Z® Solution

Possible side effects with TRAVATAN Z® Solution

While few patients experience pain or discomfort, understanding potential side effects from
TRAVATAN Z® Solution is important. Knowing what to expect will make you a more informed patient and help you to follow the daily treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor. If you have any concerns about
TRAVATAN Z® Solution, contact your eye doctor, who is your best resource for helping you manage your glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Hyperemia
The most common side effect with TRAVATAN Z® Solution is redness of the eye (also known as hyperemia). After starting TRAVATAN Z® Solution, redness of the eye may appear more pronounced. The redness occurs as the blood vessels in the eye become dilated. Ask your doctor how long you may expect the hyperemia to persist.11 TRAVATAN Z® Solution Package Insert.

Hyperemia Scale
 Hyperemia Scale
Eye color changes
Some patients may experience color changes in the iris (the colored part of the eye). These changes usually involve darkening and may be permanent.11 TRAVATAN Z® Solution package insert.
Eyelash growth
Some patients may notice growth and thickening of their eyelashes. These changes may be permanent.11 TRAVATAN Z® Solution package insert.


  1. TRAVATAN Z® Solution Package Insert.

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INDICATION
TRAVATAN Z® Solution is a prescription medicine to lower eye pressure in patients with glaucoma who have trouble tolerating their current medicine or for whom that medication is not working well enough.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications:
Do not use TRAVATAN Z® Solution if you are hypersensitive to travoprost or any other ingredients in this product.
Precautions and Warnings:
Some patients may experience darkening of the iris (the colored part of the eye) which is most noticeable in patients who only receive treatment in one eye. Patients may also experience growth and thickening of their eyelashes, and/or darkening of the skin around the eye. These changes may be permanent.
Side Effects:
The most common side effect with TRAVATAN Z® Solution is redness of the eye (also known as ocular hyperemia). Other side effects include eye discomfort, a feeling of something in the eye, eye pain and itching.

For more information, please see the full prescribing information