Latanoprost Ophthalmic: What Should I Discuss With My Health Care Provider Before Using Latanoprost Ophthalmic
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What should I discuss with my health care provider before using latanoprost ophthalmic?
 | Do not use this medication if you are allergic to latanoprost. |
Before using latanoprost, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have swelling or infection of your eye.
Latanoprost ophthalmic may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, usually an increase in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not notice them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
 | FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. |
 | It is not known whether latanoprost passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | April 09, 2008 |
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