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| Xalcom vs Xalatan and Timolol | 11 May 2004 12:58 GMT | 5 |
Some in the group mention that they are on two types of drops; Xalatan and Timolol. When I about a year ago was diagnosed I was put on Xalatan but at a follow up after 8-9 months the doctor said she wanted to bring my pressure down a bit more and I got Xalcom. As I understand ...
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| Normal Pressure Glaucoma | 10 May 2004 03:22 GMT | 19 |
I am 53 and have been diagnosed with the above. My doctor asked if I was allergic to sulphur as he put me on something called Xalatan!! for the rest of my life. When I drop it in my eye I can taste it my wife does not believe me. Tell me I am not going doooolally
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| high ipo from silicone | 07 May 2004 19:12 GMT | 4 |
I have had 4 retinal detachments and the last one they used silicone oil instead of gas. They were not able to get it all out and it it is causing my pressure to go very high.They are not sure if they go back in they can get all out. Anyone been through this type of problem?
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| very dry eyes | 07 May 2004 03:08 GMT | 4 |
i have been using lumigan for abt a yr. i have had dry eyes in the past but now i cant open my eyes in the morning until after i have eaten breakfast. i think the chewing motion causes my eyes to water and then i can open my eyes. i literally fix breakfast with my eyes
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| side effects | 06 May 2004 21:59 GMT | 1 |
I have been taking timolol and xalatan for about two weeks now. I was taking alphagan with it but stopped a few days ago. I was on the alphagan about a month before i went on these other drops. Has anyone had any experience with these drops? I have been feeling
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| Xalatan to Lumigan | 06 May 2004 12:10 GMT | 12 |
My doctor is switching me from Xalatan to Lumigan. I'm currently finishing off the remainder of my Xalatan before switching. Has anyone already made this switch, and is there anything I should watch for? I've had a look at the enclosed info sheet, and the side effects look a lot ...
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| ABOUT MEDS -Dr. Cohn -all | 06 May 2004 04:19 GMT | 3 |
My pharmacy is OUT of my Rescula drops I use in the am , I use xalatan in the pm - Question --I have Alphgan P here that was used for the cataract surgery eye in the first week after surgery --can I use the alphagan P . in place of my Rescula in the am until I get my
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| Timoptic | 04 May 2004 15:00 GMT | 1 |
Is timoptic and timolol the same drug? Don
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| side effects | 04 May 2004 05:12 GMT | 2 |
I am taking alphagan,timolol and xalatan for a short time now and have been feeling nauseous,dry mouth,tired and my whole body has been itchy. It feels like pin and needles. I also have been experiencing a strange feeling in my genital area. Has anyone had urinary problems on
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| Bodyweight and positioning in Intraocular Pressure tests | 03 May 2004 15:36 GMT | 4 |
I have a question. There is a common test for IOP where pressure is monitored as water enters the bloodstream. Does body weight affect how much water should be administered? Also: Does body position (sitting, lying down, and so on) have any
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| Cataracts & IOP Q-Dr.Cohn | 01 May 2004 20:17 GMT | 4 |
I had my cataract surgery 3 weeks ago and my IOP went from 18-23--to 13 !! That was a nice plus --Plus I can see so well !! ( with the rt -eye ) Surgery on the other eye next month . The world sure is nasty with the un-operated on eye -I never knew until I had the surgery ; )
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