What should I watch for while taking latanoprost (Xalatan)?
This medicine may cause your eye, eyelashes, and eyelids to change color. Tell your doctor or health care professional if this occurs. These changes may be permanent. If you wear contact lenses, be sure to remove them before placing drops in the eye. Certain chemicals in the solution can be absorbed by contact lenses. Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Report any serious side effects promptly. Stop using latanoprost (Xalatan) if your eyes get inflamed, painful, or have a discharge, and see your doctor or health care professional immediately. Be careful not to touch the tip of the dispensing container onto the eye, or any other surface. Serious eye infections can result from contamination of eye solutions. If you are using another eye preparation, there should be an interval of at least 5 minutes between use of latanoprost (Xalatan) and the other eye preparation. Wear dark glasses if latanoprost (Xalatan) makes your eyes more sensitive to
