Key facts about Lumigan
What is Lumigan?
Lumigan is the brand name for bimatoprost and is available as an ophthalmic solution.
What dosages is Lumigan available in?
Lumigan is available as a 0.01% ophthalmic solution.
What is Lumigan used for?
- Lumigan is a prostaglandin and is used to lower pressure in the eye in people with ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) or open-angle glaucoma.
How does Lumigan work?
Lumigan is a prostaglandin medication. When the eye drops are placed into the eyes, the medication helps drain fluid from inside the eye. This helps lower eye pressure.
How do I take Lumigan?
- Lumigan is typically dosed as 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening
Is it safe for me to take Lumigan?
Lumigan is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Lumigan Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Lumigan:
- Eye redness
- Eyelash growth
- Eye itching
Lumigan Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Lumigan.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Lumigan
- There are no major drug interactions listed for Lumigan. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking
Who makes Lumigan?
Allergan
Is Lumigan safe in pregnancy?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Lumigan
administration in pregnant women. Lumigan should
be administered during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.













