Can I Use Latisse Instead of Lumigan for Glaucoma?

Thank you for your question. I do not recommend you use Latisse for treatment of your Glaucoma.  Please speak with your Ophthalmologist to see what options you have in regards to your Glaucoma medication but do not use Latisse.. it has not been tested for treating Glaucoma and could cause problems for you.  

 

There are two issues. The first is that you should only use the drug that has been prescribed by your doctor. If you'd like to use Latisse, please ask your doctor first before using. However, I don't think it is a viable replacement for Lumigan. The second issue is purchasing a product labeled "Latisse" from a foreign pharmacy. Are you sure that it is actually Latisse and not something else? There are many knockoffs and counterfeit drugs out there. I would recommend you purchase any drug from a reputable source that you can trust.

I am sorry to hear that you are faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to pay out of pocket for Lumigan.  I would be concerned about using a copycat foreign medication in the eyes.  It is unclear if the quality controls would be similar to what Allergan and the FDA require, but probably not.  There is more than just medicine in these products: preservatives, drug vehicle, etc.  There might be a lot of unwanted material in there, even if the medicine components were similar, which may or may not be true.  The way the product is formulated may increase your risk of eye infections if you use repeatedly in the eye.

I would recommend that you look into patient assistance programs from Allergan, which you can find on their web site.