Latanoprost Coupons & Prices

Looking for a latanoprost coupon? Latanoprost is the low-cost generic version of Xalatan, a prescription eye drop that lowers high pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Because it is a widely available generic, the cash price is already modest, but what you pay can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares latanoprost prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find today's lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see the current price and print or text yourself a free discount coupon.

What is latanoprost and how does it work?

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analog used in the eye (ophthalmic). It is FDA-approved to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, the fluid inside the eye, which helps bring eye pressure down.

Generic latanoprost is the generic form of the brand-name drops Xalatan, which come in a standard multi-dose bottle preserved with benzalkonium chloride. Two other branded latanoprost drops are made differently and do not have generic equivalents: Xelpros is a benzalkonium-chloride-free version (it uses potassium sorbate instead, and has reportedly been discontinued), and Iyuzeh is a fully preservative-free version supplied in single-use vials. Generic latanoprost is substitutable for Xalatan, not for Xelpros or Iyuzeh. Latanoprost is usually used once daily, most often in the evening. Follow your eye doctor's directions exactly, since consistent daily use is what keeps eye pressure controlled over time.

How much does latanoprost cost without insurance?

Latanoprost is a generic, so it is already one of the more affordable glaucoma eye drops even when you pay cash. That said, the price for the same bottle can differ widely between pharmacies, which is exactly why it pays to compare before you fill. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and grab a free Rx.com discount coupon you can use whether or not you have insurance.

There is also a manufacturer savings card for the brand-name version. If your doctor prescribes brand Xalatan, you can review the official terms at the Xalatan savings page; eligibility and terms vary and are set by the manufacturer. For the generic, a pharmacy discount coupon is usually the simplest way to lower your cash price.

Latanoprost alternatives and related eye drops

Latanoprost belongs to the prostaglandin analog class. Other prostaglandin eye drops your doctor may consider include bimatoprost and travoprost. Doctors also treat elevated eye pressure with drops from other classes, such as timolol (a beta-blocker), brimonidine (an alpha agonist), and dorzolamide (a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor).

If you were prescribed the brand-name drops, you can compare prices for Xalatan as well. Only your eye doctor can decide which medicine is right for you, but comparing prices on whichever one you are prescribed can help you keep your out-of-pocket cost down.

Latanoprost safety and side effects

Latanoprost has no boxed warning. The most talked-about effect is a gradual, often permanent darkening (brown pigmentation) of the colored part of the eye (the iris), especially in people with mixed-color eyes. It can also darken, thicken, and lengthen the eyelashes and may darken the skin around the eye. Common local effects include eye redness (conjunctival hyperemia), a foreign-body or gritty sensation, small spots on the surface of the eye (punctate keratitis), blurred vision, itching, and stinging.

Less commonly, latanoprost can cause swelling at the back of the eye (macular edema), which is more likely in people who have had cataract surgery or have other risk factors, and it may reactivate a herpes eye infection or worsen inflammation inside the eye (uveitis). If you wear contact lenses, take them out before using the drops and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in. This is general information, not medical advice, so talk with your eye doctor or pharmacist about your own situation and report any new eye pain, vision changes, or redness.