Latanaprost; Latanoprost/Timolol
04-28-23, 04:36 AM
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Latanaprost; Latanoprost/Timolol
I am about to embark on these as a combination single dose preservative free eye drop called Fixapost. I've read the stuff on it, and am concerned about the effect this can have on the heart.
I already have had singns of arrhythmia, and a slow but sometimes fluctuating heartbeat.
A small statin dose seems to have stabilised that, but I'm not happy about these eyedrops which are in effect, for extremely high myopia. A lot of people seem not to like them and the warnings would indicate caution in my case.
I'm fortunate to get these tablets I guess; they'll cost more to produce than those containing the dreaded Benzalkonium Chloride
Anybody?.
I already have had singns of arrhythmia, and a slow but sometimes fluctuating heartbeat.
A small statin dose seems to have stabilised that, but I'm not happy about these eyedrops which are in effect, for extremely high myopia. A lot of people seem not to like them and the warnings would indicate caution in my case.
I'm fortunate to get these tablets I guess; they'll cost more to produce than those containing the dreaded Benzalkonium Chloride
Anybody?.
04-29-23, 07:28 AM
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72 y.o. and use Latanoprost drops (.005%) and the only side effect I've encountered has been an ingrown eyelash a couple of times (apparently it causes an increase in the number of eyelashes). Having cataract surgery soon, and doc thinks I can get off the drops afterwards.
04-29-23, 09:28 AM
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73, on them for years, no side effects, keeping pressures in check as I deal with PCa - Prostate Cancer
04-29-23, 04:40 PM
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When I had my first cataract removed from the left eye this eye was normal. The glaucoma did not show up until later, therefore I could not have a stent put in under Medicare rules. When we did the right eye later, the pressure was high so they were able to put a stent in under Medicare rules. Doesn't make any sense does it? I have lost about 50% vision in my left eye
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I've never ;liked using drops in the eyes, and truth be known, most often haven't bothered since it's myopia I have, not glaucoma. Symptoms are identical, and it happens (never knew that then) the treatment with drops is identical too.
The optician was none the wiser, but I soon noticed the difference in my right eye. Rapid deterioration gently persuaded me to comply, and I'm taking the drops again.
Age 74.5; eye prescription before lens replacement surgery Minus 23,L Minus 20,R. No other eye probs, lucky me. Pulse 44 BP normal to optimal.
I've learned to love my statin.
The optician was none the wiser, but I soon noticed the difference in my right eye. Rapid deterioration gently persuaded me to comply, and I'm taking the drops again.
Age 74.5; eye prescription before lens replacement surgery Minus 23,L Minus 20,R. No other eye probs, lucky me. Pulse 44 BP normal to optimal.
I've learned to love my statin.
