LUMIGAN: Glaucoma Eye Drop Therapy

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LUMIGAN

ophthalmic solution is FDA approved to reduce IOP; however, you should be aware of any potential side effects. With LUMIGAN

, side effects are usually tolerable. You may experience increased eyelash growth, itchy eyes, or temporary eye redness (hyperemia). Eye redness can occur immediately after use but usually lasts only a few weeks. Your eyes may get red but typically won't hurt or itch. (Call your doctor if they do.) In clinical studies, approximately 3% of patients taking LUMIGAN

stopped taking LUMIGAN

due to eye redness.

	Your eyes may have some redness before you begin LUMIGAN therapy.
	Some LUMIGAN patients may experience increased redness.
	By the first few weeks or month, the redness usually fades.
You friends and family may notice redness in your eyes. Assure them it is usually temporary and ask for their support in sticking with your LUMIGAN ophthalmic solution therapy. Share information with them about the importance of reducing your intraocular pressure to help preserve your vision. For information on taking LUMIGAN and how to get the most benefit, see Taking LUMIGAN® Eye Drops.

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LUMIGAN (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is for the treatment of high eye pressure, also called intraocular pressure (IOP), in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Important Safety Information
LUMIGAN (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% has been reported to cause darkening (pigmentation) of eye color, eyelid skin and eyelashes, as well as increased growth of eyelashes. Pigmentation changes can increase as long as LUMIGAN is used. After stopping LUMIGAN, darkening of eye color is likely to be permanent while darkening of the eyelid skin and eyelash changes may be reversible. The effects of increased darkening beyond 5 years are not known.

The most common side effects are eye redness, growth of eyelashes, and itchy eyes.