Lumigan Drug Interactions

If you use latanoprost or any other eye drops in combination with Lumigan, drug interactions could occur. Using latanoprost together with Lumigan can reduce the effectiveness of both drugs, and using other eye drops within five minutes of Lumigan can cause a precipitate to form. To help prevent drug interactions with Lumigan, tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are using.

 

An Overview of Lumigan Drug Interactions

Lumigan® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) can potentially interact with a few other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Lumigan drug interactions include:
 

Lumigan Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Lumigan is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
Latanoprost and Lumigan are very similar medications (both used to treat high eye pressure and glaucoma). Interestingly, using them together can make them less effective and may actually increase eye pressure. These medications should not be used together.
 
Any Other Eye Drops
Make sure to separate Lumigan and any other eye drop by at least five minutes. Taking them closer together could cause a precipitate (a solid material) to form.
 

Final Thoughts on Lumigan Drug Interactions

Not all Lumigan drug interactions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any specific drug interactions with Lumigan that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;