Bimatoprost Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  • Blindness
  • bloody eye
  • blurred or decreased vision
  • change in color vision
  • color changes in the skin around the eyes
  • difficulty seeing at night
  • disturbed color perception
  • double vision
  • dry eyes
  • eye color changes
  • fever or chills
  • halos around lights
  • lack or loss of strength
  • loss of vision
  • night blindness
  • overbright appearance of lights
  • redness, burning, dry, or itching eyes
  • redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
  • tunnel vision

    Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

    More common

  • Body aches or pain
  • cough
  • difficulty with breathing
  • ear congestion
  • headache
  • loss of voice
  • nasal congestion
  • redness of the white part of eyes or inside of the eyelids
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • sore throat
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Less common
  • Darkening of the eyelashes
  • eye discharge or excessive tearing
  • eye strain
  • feeling of having something in the eye
  • increase in hair growth
  • increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight

    Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.