Latanoprost
According to the FDA label: Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is a prostaglandin F 2α analogue indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
31,901 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA (2004–2026)
Top Reported Adverse Events
The most frequently reported events in association with Latanoprost in the FAERS database. These are events reported by patients taking this medication, not necessarily caused by it. A single report may include multiple events.
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Treatment Failure 5,793 reports
A report that the treatment did not produce the expected result. Similar to drug ineffective, it reflects that someone felt the treatment was not working.
Full definition in the glossary →Drug Ineffective 2,157 reports
A report that the medication did not work as expected for the person taking it. This is a reporting category, not a sign the drug is defective. It simply means someone felt it was not helping their condition.
Full definition in the glossary →Fatigue 1,658 reports
Extreme tiredness or lack of energy that does not improve with rest.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Eye Irritation 1,262 reports
Discomfort, redness, or itching of the eye.
Full definition in the glossary →Off Label Use 1,156 reports
Using a medication for a condition or in a way that the FDA has not officially approved. This is common and often legal, and a report of it does not mean something went wrong. Doctors sometimes prescribe drugs off label based on their judgment.
Full definition in the glossary →Headache 1,145 reports
Pain in the head or upper neck.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Diarrhoea 1,134 reports
Loose or watery bowel movements, often frequent. Also spelled diarrhea in American English.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Dizziness 1,013 reports
A feeling of being lightheaded, unsteady, or like the room is spinning.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Dyspnoea 991 reports
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Also spelled dyspnea in American English.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Nausea 985 reports
The feeling of sickness in your stomach that often comes before vomiting.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Eye Pain 978 reports
Pain in or around the eye.
Full definition in the glossary →Death 960 reports
A report that the person died. A death appearing in reports for a drug does not mean the drug caused it. Reports record that a death occurred while the medication was being used, which can happen for many unrelated reasons.
Full definition in the glossary →Vision Blurred 914 reports
A loss of sharpness in vision, making things look out of focus.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Pain 852 reports
A general report of physical discomfort, used when no more specific location is given.
Full definition in the glossary →Asthenia 829 reports
Physical weakness or lack of strength.
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Ranked by frequency of reports, not severity. The most-reported event is not necessarily the most dangerous or the most common in patients taking this drug.
Who Is Reporting
Demographics of patients in FAERS reports that included this information. Not all reports include patient demographics.
By Sex
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| Sex | Reports |
|---|---|
| Female | 17,591 |
| Male | 12,189 |
| Unknown | 110 |
By Age Group
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| Age group | Reports |
|---|---|
| 0-17 | 171 |
| 18-34 | 184 |
| 35-49 | 451 |
| 50-64 | 2,811 |
| 65-74 | 4,677 |
| 75+ | 7,849 |
This shows who filed reports, reflecting who takes this drug and who tends to report, not who is at greatest risk.
Reported Outcomes
Outcomes recorded in FAERS reports that included Latanoprost. A single report may involve multiple reactions, each with a different outcome. These categories are defined by FDA reporting guidelines, not by PillSignal.
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| Outcome | Reports |
|---|---|
| Non-Serious | 17,278 |
| Other Serious | 9,745 |
| Hospitalization | 6,350 |
| Death | 1,715 |
| Disability | 674 |
| Life-Threatening | 627 |
Serious outcomes are far more likely to be reported than mild ones, so this overstates how often outcomes are serious. A recorded death does not mean the drug caused it.
Report Volume Over Time
Number of FAERS reports received per quarter for Latanoprost. Changes in volume may reflect shifts in prescribing rates, media attention, or reporting behavior, not changes in the medication's safety profile.
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| Year | Reports |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 104 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2007 | 85 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2009 | 121 |
| 2010 | 132 |
| 2011 | 312 |
| 2012 | 617 |
| 2013 | 520 |
| 2014 | 707 |
| 2015 | 1,208 |
| 2016 | 1,676 |
| 2017 | 1,712 |
| 2018 | 2,150 |
| 2019 | 2,417 |
| 2020 | 8,271 |
| 2021 | 2,053 |
| 2022 | 2,009 |
| 2023 | 2,155 |
| 2024 | 2,236 |
| 2025 | 2,536 |
| 2026 (partial) | 582 |
The steep increase around 2004 reflects the FDA's move to electronic submission, not a change in this drug's safety. Trends track reporting volume, not risk.
Medications commonly reported with Latanoprost
In FDA adverse event reports that mention Latanoprost, these medications appeared most often in the same report.
- Aspirin (4,237 reports)
- Brimonidine (4,218 reports)
- Ergocalciferol (3,746 reports)
- Omeprazole (3,241 reports)
- Timolol (3,187 reports)
This reflects co-occurrence in submitted reports, not evidence of drug interaction or combined risk. People often report several medications taken for the same condition or for unrelated reasons. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications.
Related Drugs
Other medications with similar adverse event profiles in FDA FAERS reports.
Data Source
This data is sourced from the FDA's Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), formerly FAERS, via the OpenFDA API. PillSignal is not affiliated with the FDA.
View this data on the FDA website →Data last updated: June 2026