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Tafluprost ophthalmic User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Zioptan

Tafluprost ophthalmic has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 16 reviews on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 31% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tafluprost ophthalmic

  • north...
  • January 25, 2014

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "I have been using Zioptan for a little over a year. I had developed allergies to the preservatives in my previous drops and Zioptan has been a wonderful change. My pressures are normal and the swelling, itching and peeling of my eyelids and the skin around my eyes has totally cleared up. "

10 / 10
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  • Brian...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 16, 2013

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "With Zioptan my intra ocular pressure fell, in one month, from R15 L14, to R12, L11. My ophthalmologist is delighted. He says that, if this result holds, I will be his third patient to experience a dramatic drop. He says that some people -- with hopes that I am one -- seem predisposed by heredity to an excellent response to Zioptan. No side effects."

10 / 10
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  • Jmj
  • March 26, 2020

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "Been on Zioptan for about 1 1/2 years. Slowly developed breathing problems. Twice I missed my drops for a few days and my side effect symptoms were improving. While waiting for a return call from my Dr. I called acorn who is the company for the drops. They were totally useless. I asked them for more information on the studies for the specific side effects. They told me they do not have the studies. She just kept going on about they can't diagnose me over the phone. I said that's not what I asked for. Basically I'm going to get off these drops. I think they are not good for long term use. I liked them as my eyes weren't as red than with other drops. My pressures were still 20 to 21 but without drops I'm around 29. Good luck. Life is good."

5 / 10
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  • Pi-guy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 13, 2020

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "Used drops at bedtime 10 pm. Headaches occurred around 2-3 am and lasted throughout the day, ending near dinner time. To combat side effects I ended up using lumify, tears and ibuprofen none of which helped."

2 / 10
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  • g2ano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 23, 2018

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "The medication worked as far as bringing the pressure down but not without side effects, those are: blurred vision which clears up about 16 hours after using, swelling, severe light sensitivity, eye(s) that look like a piece of beach glass and unbelievable pain. Worse than any of the multiple eye surgeries I've had."

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  • Keecha
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 24, 2021

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "After trying five glaucoma meds to which I was allergic to all of them, I was ecstatic to find Zioptan. Not only did my pressures drop tremendously and stayed there, but I finally had no side effects. There are no preservatives in Zioptan. The preservatives in most of the other meds gave me the allergic reactions."

10 / 10
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  • Green...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 13, 2023

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Intraocular Hypertension "I tried 2 other drops before being prescribed Zioptan. I have Sjogren's and suffer from dry eyes. This medication does make it worse but used in combination with Refresh Relieva PF several times a day, helps relieve the dryness. I have also developed a nasal drip that occurs overnight so I wake up with a cough but clears in about an hour. I can live with these two side effects. After using it for 2+ months the pressure in my eyes went from 22 in both eyes down to 18 in both eyes. My doctor was hoping it would go down much more to 14 or 15. Will see her again in 6 months and may have to add a second drop or consider laser treatment."

7 / 10
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  • Molly...
  • March 22, 2017

For Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "Caused redness in my right eye and awful eye pain especially in the eye socket and into my cheek. No issues with left eye, apart from changing the colour of the white area of my eyes - I look jaundiced!"

4 / 10
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  • Saflu...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 10, 2023

For Glaucoma, Open Angle "I have used this Saflutan for 6 years now at night only. I use another eye drop in the daytime. I find if I am late in using either of my medication, I have headaches. I have no problems with this eye drop. So far, I did not want to change, but suddenly our drug companies here seem to have slowed down the importation. I have to switch this week to Zalatan. I will try one eye first as I want to be careful about side reactions."

8 / 10
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  • TNtra...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 10, 2014

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Intraocular Hypertension "After having tried four previous drops, my doctor gave me Zioptan and my pressures came down immediately. My eyes are extremely dry , so I also have to use liquid tears every two hours."

9 / 10
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  • Rudolph
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 23, 2018

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "no reduction in ocular pressure but many side effects."

1 / 10
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  • campb...
  • October 2, 2013

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "I had no side effects, but my pressure actually went up a few points. My eyelashes did not thicken but they grew longer."

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  • tynisha
  • June 16, 2013

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension "The pressure in my left eye was 28, right eye 24, after 1 month on zioptan L21, R21. I get blurry vision, but it passes. But my insurance does not want to pay for this medicine."

9 / 10
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  • Golden...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 26, 2021

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "I experienced blurry vision while taking Zioptan. My vision went blurry while driving. It was extremely frightening."

1 / 10
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  • ladyn...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 19, 2022

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "Dr gave me this cause I had reactions to all drops I have taken but another disappointment"

1 / 10
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  • Zioptan
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 2, 2023

Zioptan (tafluprost) for Glaucoma, Open Angle "My intraocular pressure dropped dramatically, and I liked that it was daily. Unfortunately, my Medicare supplement didn’t cover it, and it was quite costly."

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