Compare Betoptic vs. Lumigan
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Lowers eye pressure.
Lumigan (bimatoprost) is an effective first-line treatment for high eye pressure, but it might cause changes to your eyelashes and eye color.
Upsides
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- Good at lowering eye pressure to help with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- You only have to take Lumigan (bimatoprost) once a day.
- Available as a generic.
Downsides
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- Can permanently change the color of your eyes and eyelids.
- Can darken and increase the length, thickness, and number of eyelashes.
Used for
- Hypertension
- Ocular hypertension
- Primary open angle glaucoma
- Angina pectoris - chronic
- Cardiac dysrythmia
- Ocular hypertension
- Glaucoma
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Eye drops
- Eye drops
Price
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$316.72
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Side effects
The Betoptic S (Betaxolol) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
14possible side effects
- Red eyes31%
- Swollen eyes3%
- Bleeding on the eye3%
- Eye irritation3%
- Eye pain3%
- Itchy eyes3%
- Swollen red eyelids3%
- Itchy eyelids3%
- Eyelash growth3%
- More eyelashes3%
- Inflamed, sensitive eyes3%
- Darker eyelids3%
- Blurry vision3%
- Worse vision3%
Risks and risk factors
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- Darker eye color and eyelids
- Long-term use of Lumigan (bimatoprost)
- Changes to eyelashes
- Long-term use of Lumigan (bimatoprost)
- Eye swelling and inflammation
- Eye infection
- Sharing eye drops with others